as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
patiently posed for dozens of photographs without so much as a whimper
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as in to cry
to utter feeble plaintive cries
the dog whimpered to be let in
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
a good-hearted person, but given to whimpering about trifles
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Recent Examples of whimper
Andy Andersen, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
The two state criminal cases against Trump also seem doomed to go out with a whimper.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
As soon as the title of the film is said, Layla, who is standing with a toy in her mouth, immediately runs in front of the TV, whimpering and whining in anticipation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
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Noun
Its second season ends with another bang that hits like a diabolical whimper.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
The two state criminal cases against Trump also seem doomed to go out with a whimper.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Layla stands up, whimpering again, and goes closer to the screen for a better look.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
As soon as the title of the film is said, Layla, who is standing with a toy in her mouth, immediately runs in front of the TV, whimpering and whining in anticipation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimper
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When in use, the motor produced a slightly audible whistle/whine.John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Apr. 2024
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Fittingly, its most art-averse detractors responded with an awful lot of whine.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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Trump trolled him for weeks and now this news comes [cry laughing emoji].Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mahali cried in front of the press cameras that came to report her father’s death.Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
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Many residents at the town hall complained about feeling unsafe at their local Giant or Weis supermarkets, seeing panhandlers, loitering and graffiti in and around these areas.Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
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Some of the agency’s top Middle East diplomats complained in private that they were sidelined by Biden’s National Security Council.Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 15 Jan. 2025
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The ultimate effect is paradoxical: the more that Valéry eliminates the ghost of pain and passion from the logical machinery of his work, the starker and more affecting the moans and cries of the ghost become.Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Against Notre Dame, the collective moan in the Coliseum with yet another last-minute loss because of Riley’s poor play calling was the breaking point for this lifelong Trojan.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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During this time, his nervous pacing was broken by fits of crying and sobbing.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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The simple beauty of this tableau leads Emily the ghost to break down sobbing.Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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In the clip, Scout, Tallulah, and Rumer, along with a group of friends and family, jump and scream as Moore’s name is called out by Kerry Washington, who presented the award alongside Andrew Garfield.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
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My cat's preference is screaming from the bath tub for someone to open the faucet for her.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Police confirmed on Monday that no investigation had yet been launched, but the complaint would be assessed.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The complaint, first reported by Front Office Sports, was filed last Friday.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The living room was a swirl of kids and bleating screens.John Branch, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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There's a smaller library of 15 sounds, ranging from the classic white noise and waves to the sound of goats bleating and a bustling café.Nena Farrell, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Whimper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimper. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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