1
as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
had to deal with an angry customer with a beef about our service
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2
as in muscle
muscular strength
a heavyweight wrestler with a good deal of beef
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he tends to stand around and beef for hours about any slight, real or imagined
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Recent Examples of beef
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The sandwich features roasted mushrooms, cheese, a creamy garlic sauce, and (of course) bacon on top of a beef burger patty.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
Jessica Wang, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Over the past few years, David Gilmour and Roger Waters have beefed about everything from control of the Pink Floyd Facebook page to the war in Ukraine.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
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Noun
And People’s Choice beef jerky — made in downtown L.A. by a family that’s been in the business for almost 100 years — is a clean option in a variety of flavors (try the Carne Seca or Hot Honey).
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The sandwich features roasted mushrooms, cheese, a creamy garlic sauce, and (of course) bacon on top of a beef burger patty.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
European politicians are beefing over Emily in Paris.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Over the past few years, David Gilmour and Roger Waters have beefed about everything from control of the Pink Floyd Facebook page to the war in Ukraine.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beef
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Reports of this plan were toasted by professional cynics with a similar whine.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
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Mamet is the series’ comic highlight, ping-ponging between tantrums, whines and sickly-sweet pleas with the volatility of an overgrown toddler; Jackson’s Misia receives these outbursts with an obeisance that is eventually pushed to the point of breaking.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024
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To build muscle and gain strength: Don’t worry, ladies.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Those who have tight muscles would benefit more from relaxation techniques.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Nov. 2024
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An unknown number of people within the department complained about the post.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Reddit users are complaining about problems connecting to the online forum, with thousands of people telling DownDetector on Wednesday that the service is down.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Earlier on Wednesday, the union representing the department’s rank-and-file officers, whose complaints to county officials triggered the report, asserted that their recent public criticism of Corpus only had to do with her job performance.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The day after Simpson’s arrest last month, a federal complaint was filed against him.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Education and community engagement appear to be two areas of unique strength for Shelley, who even in a brief interview spoke passionately and persuasively about the power of music.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Instead of driving China and North Korea apart, Washington should try to capitalize on Beijing’s power over Pyongyang by urging China to clearly communicate two redlines to its partner.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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When Jonathan swam out to the dinghy, Nicky screamed no.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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He was allowed to be on that train and even to scream.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Still, Trump kept Republicans nervous by mixing in messages of grievance up until the very end of the race, veering off a script on inflation and immigration that operatives believed was more effective in winning over persuadable voters.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Trump ran a campaign that stoked culture war grievances and divisions, and was defined by lies, a desire for vengeance, and, at times, threatening rhetoric.Tess Owen, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
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See what the fuss is about at The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, its tasting room serving elevated tavern fare and cocktails.Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Not everyone wants to host a grand feast for Thanksgiving — some folks prefer a takeout meal, while others would rather skip the fuss of hosting entirely.Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Beef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beef. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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