as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
a chorus of moans and grumbles when they found out that the overnight camping trip had been cancelled
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he grumbled about how sore his feet were after standing all day
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Recent Examples of grumble
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
Some online grumbling about the prompt has been floated by critics who say the prompt didn’t go far enough into compelling the AI to do a full-throated job.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
During the speech, for example, the president grumbled about how European nations have major celebrations about winning World War II when the U.S. does not.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 25 May 2025
While a handful may grumble privately, Academy leadership maintains that the rule reflects a broader cultural shift within the organization — one toward accountability, fairness and honoring excellence in a truly informed way.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Democrats have long grumbled that food companies should not be foisting on Americans chemical-laden versions of products such as Doritos and Froot Loops while selling additive-free versions in other countries.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
Some online grumbling about the prompt has been floated by critics who say the prompt didn’t go far enough into compelling the AI to do a full-throated job.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
During the speech, for example, the president grumbled about how European nations have major celebrations about winning World War II when the U.S. does not.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 25 May 2025
While a handful may grumble privately, Academy leadership maintains that the rule reflects a broader cultural shift within the organization — one toward accountability, fairness and honoring excellence in a truly informed way.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumble
Noun
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Roxy doesn't take her eyes from the screen, and when Aishah turns the camera to show what's happening in the movie, Roxy can be heard making a noise somewhere between a growl and a whine.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Inside the fence, the atmosphere was oddly peaceful, and sometimes so quiet that the loudest noise was the whine of an overhead drone.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Occasionally, drivers call the CHP to complain — especially during rush hour.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Patterson complained about her in-laws behind their backs Erin and Simon Patterson got married in 2007 and, after splitting and reconciling multiple times over the years, separated permanently in 2015.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Across 17 restless songs, packed into 30 minutes, Mel V growls and scream-raps her way through a vicious yet silly mind dump.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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Common signs that your pup is having a tantrum include refusing to follow commands, excessive barking, growling, and destructive behaviors such as chewing.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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There's a push, and suddenly, a newborn's first cry replaces the mother's moans.—
Laura Gómez,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2025
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The eyes start rolling and the moans come out when dudes get super gooned.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Leonardo DiCaprio’s screaming to the top of his lungs.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Throughout their time together, Cozart said Travis Decker would scream in the middle of the night, soak the bed and only get one or two hours of sleep.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Two weak tornadoes struck the Kansas City area as a line of strong thunderstorms rumbled through the metro on Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Its blast furnaces rumbled so loudly that the sound unnerved visiting high school football teams, recalls Ryan Weld, a West Virginia state senator who grew up in a steel family.—
Patrik Jonsson,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
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That’s the first time taxes have topped the list of complaints since December 2020.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The complaint argues that CAA’s trade secrets are essential to making the company — and the industry — run.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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“Grumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumble. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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