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also whiney
as in whining
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Recent Examples of whiny
All hotels are near a ski lift, sparing you the dreaded shuttle bus wait with whiny kids in tow or the hassle of lugging skis—and at least one child—through town.
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Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This woman we’ve been told is an extremely capable lawyer simply melts down and begs Tommy for his help, and then is shocked and whiny when Tommy kills the snake to protect her from it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
But even when playing the whiny mama’s boy or entitled fame monster, his openness is magnetic, especially at such close range in the Lortel—an ideal venue for his gifts.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
His breath control is lacking, his Lin-Manuel-esque flow is whiny, and the lyrics have nothing to do with the moment.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024
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Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This woman we’ve been told is an extremely capable lawyer simply melts down and begs Tommy for his help, and then is shocked and whiny when Tommy kills the snake to protect her from it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
But even when playing the whiny mama’s boy or entitled fame monster, his openness is magnetic, especially at such close range in the Lortel—an ideal venue for his gifts.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
His breath control is lacking, his Lin-Manuel-esque flow is whiny, and the lyrics have nothing to do with the moment.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiny
Adjective
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Jeff Zucker, the company’s chief executive during Mr. Trump’s first term, leaned hard into accountability coverage of the Trump administration and aired strident on-air criticism of the president during prime-time opinion shows.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Kennedy, a strident anti-vaccine activist, also appeared to be on a surprisingly smooth path after the Senate voted 53-47 to move forward with his confirmation.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This drug-free nasal suction device works quickly to soothe nasal passages by sucking out mucus, allergens and germs.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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An allergic reaction to a dog or cat can cause sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, hives and other symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Wall, though, will be delightfully old school in a cap tip to the court-hugging, earsplitting, rowdy venues of college basketball’s glory days.—
Bryce MillerColumnist,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2023
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In Soledar, an old salt mining town, earsplitting explosions crack in every direction.—
Jeffrey Gettleman,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2022
Adjective
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As the evening presses forward, a shrill scream goes thundering across the third floor, and the camera pans to showcase A.B. lying dead in the game room.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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There are many reasons to visit New Orleans, from po' boys filled with heaps of fried shrimp spilling out of pillowy soft French bread, the shrill trills of brass trumpets, and the constant bustle of revelers across the city.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Whiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiny. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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