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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1
as in to cry
to utter feeble plaintive cries
the dog whimpered to be let in
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2
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
Felix Salmon, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The mumbling girl is ill and must be taken to hospital, where her mother whimpers prayers over her.
—Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Sign up for Axios Latino Dan Primack Dec 31, 2024 - Business
Stocks finish strong 2024 with a whimper
Stocks soared in 2024, despite a rough final week that wiped out the S&P 500's post-election rally.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
The final horn sounded, mercifully, the players shook hands, and the Aztecs shuffled off the floor, through a tunnel and into the quiet of their locker room, their season ending with a whimper instead of a bang.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Ezra gets the ball in his hands and, after looking back at his mom while JJ whimpers excitedly, tosses the orange ball back to the dog.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The mumbling girl is ill and must be taken to hospital, where her mother whimpers prayers over her.
—Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimper
Noun
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That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
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The night was punctuated with the chilling whine of approaching drones that slammed into residential areas, exploded and sent balls of orange flames into the dark during the 10-hour barrage.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Citing a police report, Fox 35 and the News-Journal reported that Sullivan was waiting outside for Williams to show up to the home with her food delivery when her baby began to cry inside the home.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Cohost Mark Consuelos teed up the moment during Tuesday morning's host chat, which shifted to cover the topic of why exhaustive marathons often make people — both participants and spectators — cry.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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A number of Tesla shareholders, including some Democrats who oversee the investment of public sector pension fund money in Tesla stock, complained in May to Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm that Musk’s other activities are hurting the company.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Essentially, the legislation does away with a process that some have complained can be time-consuming and expensive—at least in some cases.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Out comes another moan, this one closer to a laugh as Brandon’s face flashes a smile.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Suffice to say, the 2025 Cannes market will be filled with even more groans on moans than years past.—
Elsa Ramo,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The firm had lost more than two-thirds of its staff; Lutnick sobbed during TV interviews while desperately trying to keep the business from going under.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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The scene inside — Jota’s parents sobbing, Cardoso stricken by grief — was one of almost unbearable sadness.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Elderly residents rushed to their windows to scream and beg for help as smoke filled the hallways.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Golden Goose screams effortless cool girl with the unique, layered designs that demand a double take.—
April Benshosan,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
Noun
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By July, the department had dismissed thousands of these complaints, raising concerns about whether each case was being dutifully considered.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Building inspector Major construction work continues at the U.S. Federal Reserve building as U.S. President Donald Trump voices complaints about Fed Chair Jerome Powell, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Her husband, Jason Halbert, was in Los Angeles on business when alerts started bleating on his phone.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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In turn, Bao Li — the social one, the zoo noted — happily bleated back.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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“Whimper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimper. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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