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groaning

VERB

moan, complain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cry grumble murmur sigh

STRONG

bemoan gripe grouse keen lament mumble object whine

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment praise

Example Sentences

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Anyway, before we could respond, he gestured at a TV mounted on the wall, level with the highest shelves groaning with organic kibble and handmade toys, and sang out, “Because there he is!”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Why are the patrons, transfixed by curious gladiating on a screen, screaming with delight one minute and groaning miserably the next?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The story all of your favorite journalists are groaning over.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

She's a Hollywood A-lister, with a mantelpiece groaning under the weight of awards.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

I’ve finished my own bagel, but my stomach is still groaning.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day