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moaned

  • past participle of moan.
  • past tense form of moan.

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She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 4, 2026

Fails tried to get her daughter comfortable as she cried and moaned.

From Salon Nov. 1, 2024

One of the rescued hikers moaned in pain and said "God is great" as she piggybacked on a rescuer, AFP news agency reported.

From BBC Dec. 4, 2023

“So maybe I won’t be warm,” Ms. Kadyrova, 85, moaned.

From New York Times Dec. 1, 2023

Sammy moaned and turned away, burying his head under his arms.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt