whined

Example Sentences

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“Everything she says in her post about me can be shown to be demonstrably false with a simple search,” Musk whined in one reply.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2025

This would be the ruin of the NBA, or so the critics whined.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

"Mom, don't write a letter like that to your son!" he whined straight into the camera.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

Certain visitors whined, whinged and wept, especially as they approached the exit.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Then his fists went down, his shoulders drooped, his voice whined: “What’s the matter with you?”

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli