whine
verb (used without object)
to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc..
whined
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past participleof whine.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof whine.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
whineverb (used without object)to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc..
Example Sentences
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Many of Silicon Valley’s most powerful people have whined a lot in recent years about traditional media not being properly understanding of their companies’ brilliance and benevolence.
From Slate ● Apr. 7, 2026
The children jumped for joy after winning a game of cornhole; others fell and whined in defeat, but got up to play again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2026
“But I just want you to try,” I whined.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2024
Certain visitors whined, whinged and wept, especially as they approached the exit.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
“You didn’t say she was leaving,” I whined, and it seemed that Papi finally realized that all our talk about Margie was not just my natural curiosity but something more.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
