whine
verb (used without object)
to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc..
whines
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pluralof whine.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof whine (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
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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You think the Lakers star whines too much.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
Mr. Bond also explores how researchers are able to interpret the “language” of certain animals, notably the different barks and whines of dogs and the songs and calls of birds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
No one whines about having to clean the bathroom or having a night shift.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2025
“Give me something to shoot at,” Hiccup whines, scanning the sky for a target.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2025
Fifi whines periodically, and Yoyo has recited something for the men, he can tell from the singsong in her voice.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
