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also whiney
as in whining
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Recent Examples of whiny
Democrats, who tend to be whiny mopes, have never been more energized.
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airmail.news, 17 Aug. 2024
All hotels are near a ski lift, sparing you the dreaded shuttle bus wait with whiny kids in tow or the hassle of lugging skis—and at least one child—through town.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This woman we’ve been told is an extremely capable lawyer simply melts down and begs Tommy for his help, and then is shocked and whiny when Tommy kills the snake to protect her from it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
But even when playing the whiny mama’s boy or entitled fame monster, his openness is magnetic, especially at such close range in the Lortel—an ideal venue for his gifts.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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airmail.news, 17 Aug. 2024
All hotels are near a ski lift, sparing you the dreaded shuttle bus wait with whiny kids in tow or the hassle of lugging skis—and at least one child—through town.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This woman we’ve been told is an extremely capable lawyer simply melts down and begs Tommy for his help, and then is shocked and whiny when Tommy kills the snake to protect her from it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
But even when playing the whiny mama’s boy or entitled fame monster, his openness is magnetic, especially at such close range in the Lortel—an ideal venue for his gifts.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for whiny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiny
Adjective
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Whatever his political intent, Lai has become more strident on cross-Taiwan Strait questions in recent weeks.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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That strategy drew a furious response from some of the city’s employee unions, who distributed posters comparing Villaraigosa to Wisconsin’s then-Gov. Scott Walker, viewed at that time as a strident foe of organized labor.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The woman had healed fractures to her left eye, nasal area and lower left arm, the release said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The resulting flow of nasal mucus is the nose’s effort to restore its salty nature.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Wall, though, will be delightfully old school in a cap tip to the court-hugging, earsplitting, rowdy venues of college basketball’s glory days.—
Bryce MillerColumnist,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2023
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Donald, Mark, Willie, Billy, and Tony — practically everyone in Hollis within shouting distance of 203rd Street was laughing at me at earsplitting volume.—
Stephen A. Smith,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Their bathroom floor also pooled with water after showering, and noise from other apartments, like the shrill beeps of a low-battery smoke detector next door, carried through the paper-thin walls.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 Apr. 2025
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As such, The Studio is shrill and talky, its chaotic scenes sparked by random performers like Charlize Theron, Zac Efron, Olivia Wilde and Sarah Polley, all of whom want something from Remick.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Whiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiny. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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