as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
the kind of person who wouldn't be happy if she didn't have something to grizzle about
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Recent Examples of grizzle
That, for me, is praise for a work of art that’s as close to puppy love as this grizzled, jaded old WASP will ever feel.
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Brian T. Allen, National Review, 24 Aug. 2019
Given that the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt — both grizzled and a bit beaten up but all the more handsome for it — that’s saying a lot.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2019
For as long as anyone can remember, the Spurs have been grizzled.
—Jeff McDonald, ExpressNews.com, 20 June 2019
Is Yellowstone big enough for both Roarke and Costner’s grizzled rancher John Dutton?
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 June 2019
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Brian T. Allen, National Review, 24 Aug. 2019
Given that the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt — both grizzled and a bit beaten up but all the more handsome for it — that’s saying a lot.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2019
For as long as anyone can remember, the Spurs have been grizzled.
—Jeff McDonald, ExpressNews.com, 20 June 2019
Is Yellowstone big enough for both Roarke and Costner’s grizzled rancher John Dutton?
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 June 2019
See all Example Sentences for grizzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grizzle
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Auto dealers who sell its products have complained that high prices have left inventories piling up.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The late-night show cut to footage of Trump speaking at his rallies in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday, respectively, and complaining about people like Rep. Adam Schiff.Michaela Zee, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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When Jonathan swam out to the dinghy, Nicky screamed no.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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He was allowed to be on that train and even to scream.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Residents, government officials and experts say the town is a model for coping with dramatic shifts and attribute it to the rural mindset that focuses on fixing, not whining.Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
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The video shows Daisy standing and staring out the window, whining and panting as a shelter member tries to comfort her.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Warren wrote: Wounded women and children crying and moaning, horribly mangled by the bullets … Two Indian men were killed in the hole … Seven women were killed … and three children, two of them in their mothers’ arms.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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The officers try to stand him up, but McAlpin – still moaning – cannot stand.Emily Palmer, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Grizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grizzle. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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