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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
Moving scams are a growing concern, with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) noting an increase in complaints about fraudulent moving companies.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The center received upwards of 16,000 complaints out of Arizona in 2023.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
In its lawsuit, WP Engine lists 11 complaints that accuse Mullenweg and Automattic of libel, slander, attempted extortion, and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
For instance, San Pedro and Wilmington residents have long argued that Board of Harbor Commissioners should have appointees who live in the neighborhood because of local complaints about truck traffic and diesel emissions produced by port operations.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
By that June, Daily Harvest had voluntarily recalled the crumbles after receiving 470 complaints of gastrointestinal, liver, bile duct and gallbladder illness.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The center received upwards of 16,000 complaints out of Arizona in 2023.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
In its lawsuit, WP Engine lists 11 complaints that accuse Mullenweg and Automattic of libel, slander, attempted extortion, and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
For instance, San Pedro and Wilmington residents have long argued that Board of Harbor Commissioners should have appointees who live in the neighborhood because of local complaints about truck traffic and diesel emissions produced by port operations.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
By that June, Daily Harvest had voluntarily recalled the crumbles after receiving 470 complaints of gastrointestinal, liver, bile duct and gallbladder illness.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
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Recently, advances in automating FAIR with AI assistance firmly answer those objections.Saket Modi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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On the other hand, there is the Einstein Sales Development Rep (SDR), which automates much of the interaction with prospects-answering product questions, dealing with objections or scheduling a meeting that will allow sales teams to make more intelligent use of their time.Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The first council meeting since the indictments is scheduled for Tuesday.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Since the appointment of the special counsel Robert Mueller to investigate the Kremlin’s gambit in 2016, federal indictments have consistently provided the most detailed, and therefore potent, accounts of such influence operations.David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Camilla's is the latest in a series of illnesses to hit the royal family this year.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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These include illnesses where the body struggles to get enough oxygen, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or conditions experienced by mountaineers, athletes, and even astronauts.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Israel's grievances date back to the last cross-border war in 2006.David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Extremists will be motivated by policy grievances, the threat assessment says.Luke Barr, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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However, on some level agents must also collaborate with humans in handling exceptions, getting updates and being monitored for compliance.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Arrest records that did not result in a conviction are also generally off-limits, with exceptions for certain probationary cases.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Studies have shown the cannabis plant can help with a variety of medical ailments, including anxiety.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The pressure to perform plus residual physical ailments means illicit painkillers are a necessity, however.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Potentially impacting this year’s race, the San Jose Police Department placed Truong on leave after the district attorney’s office charged him with felony grand theft tied to mortgage fraud allegations.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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According to detectives, on the same day the allegations were reported, the victim conducted a phone call with Torres — monitored by police — in which Torres admitted to abusing the victim and at least one other underage relative.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Some believe aluminum can contribute to the development of diseases like breast cancer and Alzheimer's, but there isn't enough scientific evidence to support those claims.Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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The connectome, and all the data associated with it, reveals patterns of healthy brain functions and could thus also be consequential in the treatment of brain diseases.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Complaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaints. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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