moan
Example Sentences
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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
I moaned and groaned about the ridiculous minutiae with all my mom friends, but secretly I loved every video about 12 ways to decorate with fairy lights.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 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
“Chess, stop,” Finn moaned, because he didn’t understand what was happening, and the only thing holding him together right now was being able to hold on to Mom.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
