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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
At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.
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Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The shooter’s complaints placed him in a gray area between ideological terrorism and idiosyncratic lone-wolf extremism, experts say.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Police have also linked him to online writings that address deeper cultural complaints about the dehumanizing impacts of corporate profiteering.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
His writings were critical of the health care industry and included complaints about how insurers treated a sick relative, police sources told the Daily News.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Federal officials also shared complaints raised by labor unions.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Whether or not these complaints will derail the project entirely or perhaps require some sort of compromise or redesign, remains to be seen.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Many framed their complaints in terms made famous by the recent revolution against Britain.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In recent years, fans have been vocal in their desire to see Anderson receive more respect for her acting career amid complaints that she’s been objectified and overlooked earlier in her career.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The shooter’s complaints placed him in a gray area between ideological terrorism and idiosyncratic lone-wolf extremism, experts say.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Police have also linked him to online writings that address deeper cultural complaints about the dehumanizing impacts of corporate profiteering.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
His writings were critical of the health care industry and included complaints about how insurers treated a sick relative, police sources told the Daily News.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Federal officials also shared complaints raised by labor unions.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Whether or not these complaints will derail the project entirely or perhaps require some sort of compromise or redesign, remains to be seen.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Many framed their complaints in terms made famous by the recent revolution against Britain.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In recent years, fans have been vocal in their desire to see Anderson receive more respect for her acting career amid complaints that she’s been objectified and overlooked earlier in her career.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
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Navajo Nation Council Delegate Carl Slater was shaking his head at the four states' objections.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite an outpouring of objections from fans of the spot, the arcade seemed unable to find or afford a new location since then.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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In a criminal investigation, two grand juries declined to hand up indictments against him.Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sanctions and indictments often don't deter hackers.Sam Sabin, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ten of 12 initial samples from victims came back positive for malaria, suggesting that patients may have been suffering from multiple illnesses at once, Ghebreyesus said.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Flu-like illnesses are considered at moderate levels in Texas, but most states have low levels.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Initially, resistance was mostly rhetorical and for show, with disgruntled residents gathering to air their grievances in public and private meetings.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The rebels are a collection of lots of different rebel groups with different grievances against the regime — and this includes jihadis.The Editors, National Review, 8 Dec. 2024
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The exceptions to the journalists’ protection are when such information is needed to prevent terrorism or imminent violence.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The family believed her mounting ailments overtook her.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Stomach pain or tummy troubles are among the most common ailments that affect children and adults alike.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The defense also highlighted that specific allegations about inappropriate touching weren’t made until late November 2019 during the investigation.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then Sent Them Unwanted Dick Pics Kirwan, 33, did not deny the allegations against him when contacted by Deadline in July.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The ability to reprogram the stem cells of very old people is a 'game changer', said Perls, in reference to the scientific study of diseases of ageing.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The area has high levels of malnutrition and low vaccination coverage, leaving children vulnerable to a range of diseases, including malaria, pneumonia and measles, Tedros added.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Complaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaints. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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