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Recent Examples of whiny
Any suggestions on how to broach this subject without sounding whiny or critical?
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2025
Not one bit whiny, certainly never self-pitying, these essays are more like cautionary tales.
—Miriam Gershow, Literary Hub, 1 Dec. 2025
When Lost writers decided to bring two of the also-crasheds to the forefront, no one could have predicted how grating the pair's whiny inanity would become.
—Marc Snetiker, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlikely Meathead, a whelp who spoke from a position of occasionally whiny, frequently wet-behind-the-ears insulation from life’s realities, Reiner had gray in his beard and a lengthy track record of using his podium for good.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2025
Not one bit whiny, certainly never self-pitying, these essays are more like cautionary tales.
—Miriam Gershow, Literary Hub, 1 Dec. 2025
When Lost writers decided to bring two of the also-crasheds to the forefront, no one could have predicted how grating the pair's whiny inanity would become.
—Marc Snetiker, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlikely Meathead, a whelp who spoke from a position of occasionally whiny, frequently wet-behind-the-ears insulation from life’s realities, Reiner had gray in his beard and a lengthy track record of using his podium for good.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiny
Adjective
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Unlike parts of Chicago and some of the closer-in suburbs, this isn’t an area where strident arguments about the emotional issues that have divided Democrats — support for Israel, for example — play as well with voters.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Under his leadership, Harvard has made tangible progress with even the most strident critics agreeing Harvard is making great progress.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The surgeon performing this type of rhinoplasty must carefully reshape the nasal structure without compromising strength or function.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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His brand, Wizard Wellness, launches Thursday on its website with sinus rinses, nasal sprays, nasal sticks and oral strips, plus bundles around routines with each.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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The Dog Pound’s inhabitants will do more yelping than woofing.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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There’s a straight line between the criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell and increasingly shrill threats to seize Greenland.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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With sports gambling legalized throughout much of the country and growing rapidly, the NCAA and the sports gambling industry should be hearing shrill alarm bells in this indictment and acting accordingly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
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