1
as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
had to deal with an angry customer with a beef about our service
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2
as in muscle
muscular strength
a heavyweight wrestler with a good deal of beef
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he tends to stand around and beef for hours about any slight, real or imagined
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Recent Examples of beef
Gretchen Eichenberg, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
This season, Down Under had a little bit of everything that makes for a good Below Deck spinoff: technical problems, storms that rocked the boat, firings, beef between departments and inside departments, boatmances, tiffs with the captain, and even some obnoxious charter guests (remember Erik?).
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
Green Day and Charli XCX are playfully beefing at Coachella 2025.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2025
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Noun
McDonald's removed beef and onions from its supply chain after the CDC informed them of the outbreak, and Taylor Farms issued a recall of yellow onions in Oct. 2024, FOX Business reported last year.
—Gretchen Eichenberg, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
This season, Down Under had a little bit of everything that makes for a good Below Deck spinoff: technical problems, storms that rocked the boat, firings, beef between departments and inside departments, boatmances, tiffs with the captain, and even some obnoxious charter guests (remember Erik?).
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Verb
Similarly blond and muscled—the two are alike enough to be twins, though Jake now wears a bushy, jutting beard, whereas Logan’s is more closely cropped—the brothers often beefed.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
Green Day and Charli XCX are playfully beefing at Coachella 2025.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beef
Noun
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Roxy doesn't take her eyes from the screen, and when Aishah turns the camera to show what's happening in the movie, Roxy can be heard making a noise somewhere between a growl and a whine.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Inside the fence, the atmosphere was oddly peaceful, and sometimes so quiet that the loudest noise was the whine of an overhead drone.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Aerobic exercise to boost your cardiovascular fitness is important, Dr. Rosser says, but so is strength training to maintain (or increase) muscle and bone mass after age 40.—
Amy Norton,
SELF,
27 May 2025
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Magnesium is an essential mineral in many body processes, including blood pressure control, muscle and nerve function, energy production, and blood sugar regulation.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
27 May 2025
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The firing after a nearly 30-year run appeared to surprise Starkey, after reports that Daltrey was not happy with the drummer’s performance at a March Royal Albert Hall gig, complaining from stage that Starkey’s loud playing was throwing him off.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
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Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.—
Robert Tyson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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In 2023, 20 students suffered from the rare condition when they were made to do over 400 push-ups as punishment, according to the complaint.—
Kate Linderman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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According to the mother's complaint, Sekulow and his son did not want to be associated with hiring a gay man at their organization the American Center for Law and Justice, Inc (ACLJ).—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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While others chase fleeting trends or seek instant results, those who understand and leverage the power of patience may be able to secure more consistent, sustainable and rewarding investments.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Sandman With the power to control and transform into sand, Sandman (his real name is Flint Marko) is a tough opponent for Spidey and his friends.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Heard screamed and dropped to the ground with the knife beside him.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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After 'tremendous commotion,' Cassie screamed, 'Isn't anybody seeing this?' Some of the most compelling testimony has come from former Combs former personal assistant, George Kaplan.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Either Paul was calling me with grievances or Emma was updating me with bad news.—
Matt Wolf,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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As a result, in each league, dozens of grievances are commenced and resolved each year, typically without any public awareness.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The clip shows the dog making a bee line for his favorite worker and receiving plenty of fuss.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The next day there was a lot of fuss in the newspapers.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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“Beef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beef. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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