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also whiney
as in whining
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Recent Examples of whiny
But even when playing the whiny mama’s boy or entitled fame monster, his openness is magnetic, especially at such close range in the Lortel—an ideal venue for his gifts.
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Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
His breath control is lacking, his Lin-Manuel-esque flow is whiny, and the lyrics have nothing to do with the moment.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024
Some students concede this can sound whiny, and that they can be pushy.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
The long-term teacher can’t pretend to care about his whiny students anymore and uses a seemingly routine parent’s complaint as an excuse to get canned.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
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Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
His breath control is lacking, his Lin-Manuel-esque flow is whiny, and the lyrics have nothing to do with the moment.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024
Some students concede this can sound whiny, and that they can be pushy.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
The long-term teacher can’t pretend to care about his whiny students anymore and uses a seemingly routine parent’s complaint as an excuse to get canned.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for whiny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiny
Adjective
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These strident, provocative, eccentric, determined women can no longer justly be left out of any narrative of this movement.—
Francesca Wade,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Arguments from the industry have been strident, emphasizing that this would likely work the opposite way, and defeat the very goal that the government was aspiring towards.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Notable – Kevon Looney fractured his right nasal bone and will play with a translucent face mask against the Suns. – Quinten Post is starting his second straight game, as the Warriors run back the same starting five as Wednesday night.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
2 Feb. 2025
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His top recommendations for the lungs is Mullein Leaf Extract, an herbal remedy for thinning mucous secretions and assisting with respiratory symptoms, which can be used along with a nasal decongestant like Xlear.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Wall, though, will be delightfully old school in a cap tip to the court-hugging, earsplitting, rowdy venues of college basketball’s glory days.—
Bryce MillerColumnist,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2023
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In Soledar, an old salt mining town, earsplitting explosions crack in every direction.—
Jeffrey Gettleman,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2022
Adjective
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What about the shrill speculations that nefarious Trumpian arm-twisting was involved which pressured Netanyahu to comply?—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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His near-angelic vocals still hold the power to mesmerize — and evoke shrill screams of delight.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Whiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiny. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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