as in moan
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
the perennial whine that movies aren't as good as they used to be
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
for the whole of our vacation, the kids whined on and on about the weather
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Recent Examples of whine
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
When in use, the motor produced a slightly audible whistle/whine.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Apr. 2024
Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Callie hasn’t done much but whine about her suspension and yearn for a more meaningful connection with her mom this season, so a surprise killer role might shake things up for her storyline.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The ragged metallic roaring scream of a Boeing 727 ascending eastward, a high-pitched whine building to a thundering roar, fading to a drone.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
When in use, the motor produced a slightly audible whistle/whine.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Apr. 2024
Verb
One of her horses bucked and whined as she was loaded onto a trailer Tuesday morning, not wanting to get packed as cargo in a shipping container.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Callie hasn’t done much but whine about her suspension and yearn for a more meaningful connection with her mom this season, so a surprise killer role might shake things up for her storyline.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whine
Noun
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And there, like an old friend, is Cronenberg’s regular composer Howard Shore with a synth moan to keep the mood unnerving.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The audience thought his moans were all part of the act.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins complained to public broadcaster Radio New Zealand that the bill is only meant to grab attention.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
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Preservationists are complaining that Tranquillity’s plan would harm the open views in that part of town.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The figure is only representative of information and complaints submitted by victims to the IC3, FBI officials confirmed.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In an exhibit to HSM’s complaint, the marketing advance is detailed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The audience screamed in approval for the coming out, as seen in a TikTok from the show.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
24 Apr. 2025
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During his mock intervention with Jason and Danny, Jax says that his father was always yelling and screaming, so was his grandfather.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Deeply layered and emotionally charged, the work reads like a visual lament, for what’s been lost, what still remains, and the unresolved stories that continue to flow beneath the surface.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, Curl laments they’re destined for the donation bin.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This gift is perfect for the mom who wants to look her best without the fuss or time commitment of traditional styling methods.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Slip-on sneakers are a non-negotiable for me on a road trip — no laces, no fuss, just an easy style that works from rest stop to restaurant.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The beneficiary was anyone who practiced the politics of grievance.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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Acuña felt comfortable airing his apparent grievance in a very public way.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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But for all of their growth over the last six weeks, their season still ended with a whimper.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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But some forecasts are just destined to pass — perhaps like this campaign for Nebraska — with a whimper and darkness at the end.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Whine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whine. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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