gripe
verb (used without object)
to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble.
have griped
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present perfectof gripe.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But even outside of the conspiracy world, some long-time football fans have griped at the sudden arrival of Swift, who has commanded the NFL conversation for months.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2024
While many readers have griped about pricey restaurants catering to New Money Seattle, many fast-casual cafes and mom-and-pop spots, even with record-high food costs, still run under-$20 menus, including many below.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
In recent months, banks have griped that they are providing more information to the government than they are receiving from federal agencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2016
Some small-picture people have griped that the academy has lowered its standards by embracing so many new members at once.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2016
Whatever it was, the word was no sooner out of his mouth but a huge little squab Sausage, starting out of the front of their main body, would have griped him by the collar.
From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4 by Peter Anthony Motteux
