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moaning

  • present participle
    of moan.
    moan
  • a word derived from moan.
    moan

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The Daily Star also heralds the news of Meghan's possible role as "Meg's lock stock... and two moaning Royals".

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

“Get me rewrite!” he seems to be moaning.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

Antonelli complained about Russell's driving over the team radio but was told by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff to stop "moaning".

From BBC May 23, 2026

Recent college graduates are moaning about their struggle to find jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 23, 2025

Along the way there was much spooky moaning and more than a few collisions, for even with the eyeholes it was not easy for the Ghostly Postals to see where they were going.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood