as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
I would rather not listen to gripes about your latest disasters in the dating game
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1
as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
constant complaints from the customers griped her to the point where she started snapping back
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2
as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
her tendency to gripe constantly drove everyone away
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Recent Examples of gripe
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Annamarie Capaldi told Newsweek on Monday that her biggest gripe is not the wait times but more so soon not being allowed to speedily clear airport checkpoints.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Ars Staff, Ars Technica, 5 Feb. 2025
High financial projections are often a quiet kiss of death for legislation, and lawmakers have long griped that the estimates can be artificially inflated to sideline bills.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Multiple polls published over the last week found that less than half of Americans approved of the president, with most pointing to Trump's handling of the economy as the reason for their gripes.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Annamarie Capaldi told Newsweek on Monday that her biggest gripe is not the wait times but more so soon not being allowed to speedily clear airport checkpoints.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Plenty of people have griped about Google's AI overviews since their rollout.
—Ars Staff, Ars Technica, 5 Feb. 2025
High financial projections are often a quiet kiss of death for legislation, and lawmakers have long griped that the estimates can be artificially inflated to sideline bills.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gripe
Noun
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Inside the fence, the atmosphere was oddly peaceful, and sometimes so quiet that the loudest noise was the whine of an overhead drone.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 May 2025
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The motor produces a whine that is noticeable but not distracting.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But until Tuesday afternoon, four days out, there had been no announcement of what acts would be performing, or even where the show would be held The radio silence annoyed fans, who said so online.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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Nearly one-half of Republicans (52%) are annoyed with how much attention is being paid to climate change vs. only 13% for Democrats.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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During a ski vacation in the seventh episode, Ginny complains that Nick is not being fully present with her friends.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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One Truist customer complained on DownDetector that their rent payment has been pending since Thursday evening.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Russell Brand rape, assault charges follow BBC apology The charges against Brand follow a formal apology given by the BBC to employees in January over its handling of harassment complaints against the comedian during his tenure at the network.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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After a press tour rife with rumors of behind-the-scenes issues between the two, Lively filed an official complaint against him with the California Civil Rights Department.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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That doesn’t mean the implication doesn’t bother him.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Or Xander Schauffele, the defending PGA champion who is surely not bothered by the lack of attention on him early this week.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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People could be heard screaming and crying in the video, which appeared to show several people injured on the ground and baggage strewn about, as first responders attended to the scene.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Her lawyers and family members also celebrated by screaming and hugging each other, per a video from the courtroom.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The eyes start rolling and the moans come out when dudes get super gooned.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
6 May 2025
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The courtroom reverberated with the anguished moans and last breaths of Brianna Kupfer.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Curry is 37 and played Sunday with his right thumb wrapped in athletic tape, nursing an ailment that has bugged him all season.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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And for me, nothing bugs me more than engaging in social activities to check the box rather than making meaningful connections.—
Time,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Gripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripe. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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