as in moan
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
the perennial whine that movies aren't as good as they used to be
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
for the whole of our vacation, the kids whined on and on about the weather
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Recent Examples of whine
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
When in use, the motor produced a slightly audible whistle/whine.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Apr. 2024
ABC News, 16 Feb. 2025
Rather than obediently following instructions, the Labrador made his displeasure known in an unmistakably human-like manner—growling, whining and huffing in defiance while facing his owners.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The ragged metallic roaring scream of a Boeing 727 ascending eastward, a high-pitched whine building to a thundering roar, fading to a drone.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
When in use, the motor produced a slightly audible whistle/whine.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Apr. 2024
Verb
But the bottom line is, nobody wants a party that whines.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2025
Rather than obediently following instructions, the Labrador made his displeasure known in an unmistakably human-like manner—growling, whining and huffing in defiance while facing his owners.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whine
Noun
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None of these moans are intended to dismiss the importance of clever in-jokes and references to past adventures.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Tonally registering as if carved from a medium-hard piece of oak, his transparent deliveries — mellow whispers, conversational assertions, longing moans, resolute cries — served as effective vessels for those character sketches and autobiographical reflections.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Biden complained when the courts blocked his efforts to forgive student loan debt.—
Graham Underwood,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Fix Problems Many of us like to complain about broken systems, inefficient processes, or other things that annoy us at work.—
Joseph Liu,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Myers told The Ranch Podcast that the decision to remove the poster wasn’t in response to any complaint.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to the complaint, Henley organized a birthday party at Deja Vu for himself in December 2021.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Every frequent flier has been there: the seat that doesn’t tilt back, the screaming kids, the sprint between terminals for the connecting flight, and relief at baggage claim that your luggage actually made it.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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And of course, 102 acres on the Pacific Ocean just screams location, location, ad infinitum.—
David Weiss,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Unwittingly, the whole exchange echoes Mullins’ lament in Lioness about the media telling us what to believe.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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Because, as one of them laments, who else can a spy really date?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Princess Cruises Offering premium packages without the fuss of some larger companies, Princess Cruises are sophisticated and cater to travelers who value off-boat excursions as much as onboard activities.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Though other presidents have spoken from the Justice Department's ceremonial Great Hall, Trump's address amounted to an extraordinary display of partisan politics and personal grievances inside an institution that is meant to be blind to both.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Hale took to Instagram to air his grievances with the entire process.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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This is the way Temptation Island ends: Not with a bang (or, in Brion’s case, multiple bangs), but with a whimper.—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
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These ideas had strong beginnings but ended with a whimper.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Whine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whine. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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