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Recent Examples of whiny
Regarding the whiny editorial about Jewel-Osco coupons, just what’s the big deal?
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Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Yes, Dawson was whiny and moody and extremely self-centered, but so are a lot of teenagers.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Heathcliff acts like a whiny little baby throughout this film, constantly throwing tantrums, running away, and slamming doors.
—Cazzie David, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
My favorite whiny Instagram comment?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Yes, Dawson was whiny and moody and extremely self-centered, but so are a lot of teenagers.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Heathcliff acts like a whiny little baby throughout this film, constantly throwing tantrums, running away, and slamming doors.
—Cazzie David, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
My favorite whiny Instagram comment?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiny
Adjective
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There’s a reason why strident partisans like Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton and progressives Tom Steyer and Katie Porter have consistently placed high in the polls, while moderates like Becerra, his frenemy Antonio Villaraigosa and San Jose mayor Matt Mahan have lagged.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Removing strident nationalism, plus stable EU relations, a contrast with Orban’s tenure, will assist the nation’s economy.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For kids, saline nasal rinses and sprays are a gentler starting point recommended by Johns Hopkins pediatric physicians before moving to antihistamines.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Avoid using nasal sprays for more than a few days in a row, as prolonged use can lead to a rebound effect.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2026
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Donald, Mark, Willie, Billy, and Tony — practically everyone in Hollis within shouting distance of 203rd Street was laughing at me at earsplitting volume.—
Stephen A. Smith,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2023
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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
Adjective
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The Dog Pound’s inhabitants will do more yelping than woofing.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On shrill winter nights, Moscow’s power is conspicuous, its Orthodox cathedrals and Stalinist high-rises illuminated, though the view falls dim in the autumn and spring, shrouded in sheets of greige.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The chaos is still an acceptable price to pay for Birney’s expertly offputting performance, a shrill mania that gets increasingly comic over time.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Whiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiny. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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