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as in whines
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
a warning that if there were any more complaints, we were turning around and not going to the beach after all
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as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
the condo development proceeded despite the complaints of the neighborhood residents
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as in indictments
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
filed a complaint in court
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as in illnesses
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
takes a slew of medicines for his many complaints
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Recent Examples of complaints
However, Select has received a high level of customer service complaints.
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Ana Staples, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Suspension One of our only complaints about the RAV4 has been the ride on rougher dirt roads.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
Customer service The Better Business Bureau gave Select Home Warranty a B-, citing a high volume of complaints.
—Ana Staples, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The statement named four representatives who were investigated after complaints, along with several who were not named.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
In turn, higher employee staff care was associated with lower irritation, fewer psychosomatic complaints, and better overall health.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
There were about 6,200 police misconduct complaints throughout 2024, a slight increase from the year before, according to COPA data.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
Judging Controversy Continues Year after year, the complaints continue to grow louder from the gymnastics community.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Fewer than a dozen misconduct complaints were lodged during the convention, and Snelling later told reporters that fears of police-citizen clashes à la the 1968 DNC could finally be put to rest.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
Ana Staples, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Suspension One of our only complaints about the RAV4 has been the ride on rougher dirt roads.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
Customer service The Better Business Bureau gave Select Home Warranty a B-, citing a high volume of complaints.
—Ana Staples, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The statement named four representatives who were investigated after complaints, along with several who were not named.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
In turn, higher employee staff care was associated with lower irritation, fewer psychosomatic complaints, and better overall health.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
There were about 6,200 police misconduct complaints throughout 2024, a slight increase from the year before, according to COPA data.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
Judging Controversy Continues Year after year, the complaints continue to grow louder from the gymnastics community.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Fewer than a dozen misconduct complaints were lodged during the convention, and Snelling later told reporters that fears of police-citizen clashes à la the 1968 DNC could finally be put to rest.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
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But despite Evans’ objections, the move of electronic monitoring away from Dart and to the courts is a change with otherwise strong support, including by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tangent Musk spread multiple falsehoods about the spending bill in voicing his objections to the deal.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Combs’ trial in that case is scheduled to commence in May, as prosecutors say more indictments may still be filed.Samantha Riedel, Them, 13 Dec. 2024
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Federal indictments of opioid executives aren't completely unheard of.Brian Mann, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Since then, there have been another four incidences in Connecticut, including one in October, for a total of 39 human illnesses from raw milk contamination in Connecticut caused by pathogens.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 13-category scale is based on the percentage of doctor's visits that were for influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) in the previous week.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Mangione is seen as a hero by some people who have grievances with corporate America and the private healthcare industry.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some passionately defended their favorite trends, while others shared their own fashion grievances.Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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That's just the basic threshold, but there are many exceptions.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Review your policy to find out about more exceptions or exclusions.Ana Staples, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the illness has an overall worldwide mortality rate of a little less than 1 percent—much higher than common ailments like the flu.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Without the funding, survivors and responders suffering from cancer and other ailments would see their care rationed.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement also opted not to speak on those allegations.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
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This year’s ceremony is the second under new leadership after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was dissolved following controversies including allegations the HFPA had no Black members, ran smear campaigns and engaged in questionable financial practices.Conor Murray, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Excessive alcohol use is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression often co-occur with high levels of drinking.Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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Previous studies have linked some alcohol consumption to lower risks of certain diseases—such as a glass of red wine per day for heart health—but many have criticized these studies for not considering other factors.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Complaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaints. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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