grumble
verb (used without object)
to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
are grumbling
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present progressiveof grumble.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It didn’t mention the billions of dollars of off-balance-sheet debt and factoring liabilities later disclosed in bankruptcy court filings, an issue some lenders are grumbling about now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
Some fans are grumbling but lots of them thought Kompany could do no wrong - even when he was chucking games away in the Premier League with his dodgy team selections and naive tactics.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2025
The businesses that have profited from Milan’s success in promoting itself as a happening city are grumbling.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2024
Different proposals are floating between the House and Senate chambers, and Republican members are grumbling publicly about not having enough time to study the details.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
“I told you not to go on those rocks, and now you are grumbling because you are tired.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
