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as in questioned
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
don't hesitate to challenge any statement that generalizes about people
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as in required
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenged
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has challenged six regional grid operators to justify or overhaul their connection rules for massive electricity users, like AI data centers, within 60 days.
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Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
For most leagues, this would be an open-and-shut case; a ban from the sport would never be challenged.
—Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Reynoso, the current Brooklyn borough president, previously co-founded the New Kings Democrats, a group of insurgent candidates who challenged the Brooklyn Democratic establishment in the twenty-tens.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
The case challenged Mississippi's law allowing elections officials to count ballots if they are received within five days of the election.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 June 2026
But the Reform leader is being challenged from the (even further) right.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Even after his death a decade later, his family kept pushing for a new hearing, which was repeatedly challenged by prosecutors in all three levels of court.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Incumbent Jared Moskowitz, whose district was splintered by redistricting, is being challenged by progressive candidate Oliver Larkin in the August primary.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
For most leagues, this would be an open-and-shut case; a ban from the sport would never be challenged.
—Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Reynoso, the current Brooklyn borough president, previously co-founded the New Kings Democrats, a group of insurgent candidates who challenged the Brooklyn Democratic establishment in the twenty-tens.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
The case challenged Mississippi's law allowing elections officials to count ballots if they are received within five days of the election.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 June 2026
But the Reform leader is being challenged from the (even further) right.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Even after his death a decade later, his family kept pushing for a new hearing, which was repeatedly challenged by prosecutors in all three levels of court.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Incumbent Jared Moskowitz, whose district was splintered by redistricting, is being challenged by progressive candidate Oliver Larkin in the August primary.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenged
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The driver involved was a 22-year-old Martinez man driving a 2013 Volkswagen Passat and he was questioned and released, the Marin IJ reported.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Big tech and corporate spies Grady’s stewardship of state money has been questioned in the past.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Not quite — the Adventist Development and Relief Agency dared to dream even bigger in 2024 with a 107-by-64-foot colossus assembled in Chile that holds the record to this day.—
Anusha Praturu,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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No Utah newspaper dared to run the stories, the pair said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The incident marks the second time in less than a month that the same section of pavement has required emergency engineering work.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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About 6% of cases required hospitalization.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In last month’s local elections, which proved disastrous for Labour across the country, Reform UK won 24 of the 25 seats contested in the Wigan area.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Groups including Pussy Riot and FEMEN also staged demonstrations outside the Russia pavilion against the country’s participation in the event, which has been highly contested after Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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Despite endorsements from the Davis City Council and the DJUSD board, along with more than $750,000 spent by campaign supporters, Measure V appeared likely to fall short of the simple majority needed for approval.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Plot to rob a military ammunition plant Officials said the group discussed a backup plan to steal military ordnance after determining that its members lacked the expertise needed to manufacture homemade explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The move is popular, with polls finding 74% support, although the evidence for both the mental health impacts of social media and the efficacy of bans is disputed.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Latourette's attorney argued that his client bought zip ties twice for Smith and had suggested withholding meals but disputed her actions caused the death of the boy.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Last week, federal officials announced the apprehension of Said Abdullahi Ereg, 47, who was wanted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Mikhail Alfon, founder of Blue Light Media, a social media strategy agency, took his son, Santos, to multiple Orange County meetups.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Responding officers took Reyes into custody.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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“Challenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenged. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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