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as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
there were no serious challenges to the legislative bill, so it passed easily
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as in problems
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the many challenges facing developing countries in the 21st century
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as in questions
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 requires
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenges
PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
The week of awareness was launched in 1982, created in response to a surge of these challenges, according to the American Library Association.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
That’s not to say Sheinbaum doesn’t face challenges in this area.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Tesla towing fix Towing is one of the toughest challenges for electric pickups, and the Cybertruck is no exception.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Levy described the challenges of navigating her pregnancy without her partner.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Nonetheless, those losses could mean an uphill fight for his administration even in front of the justices, who have so far sided with the president on many legal challenges to his effort to remake the government.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
The announcement marked a major moment for the city’s small business community, which has faced significant challenges over the past few years in a post-COVID world.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Oct. 2025
Over the years, Ludwinski said she’s connected with people at Zingerman’s who helped with questions about business challenges.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Their paper challenges the standard Lambda Cold Dark Matter (ΛCDM) model, which assumes that the effects of dark energy remain constant.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Staffing challenges – either at the local level, at the federal level or both – also could play a significant role in delaying interactions between the CDC and local health departments.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The paper, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, challenges the longstanding belief that fruit smoothies spike blood sugar.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
There’s also a mystery that lasts the entire season involving a counterpart serial killer who essentially challenges Dexter to catch him.
—Barry Garron, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Through powerful and provocative imagery, Lurie’s work challenges viewers to confront the human cost of hatred, genocide, and loss, while illuminating the resilience of the creative spirit.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
It was made in support of a lawsuit filed in federal court in San Jose that challenges the courthouse arrests in San Francisco, Concord and Sacramento, as well as the conditions in the detention center where San Francisco detainees are held.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Million-year-old skull challenges history of human evolution A million-year-old skull discovered in China could rewrite the history of human evolution.
—Claire Cameron, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
Now, a new report suggests the project may have hit technical challenges around that first device.
—PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
The week of awareness was launched in 1982, created in response to a surge of these challenges, according to the American Library Association.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
That’s not to say Sheinbaum doesn’t face challenges in this area.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Tesla towing fix Towing is one of the toughest challenges for electric pickups, and the Cybertruck is no exception.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Levy described the challenges of navigating her pregnancy without her partner.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Nonetheless, those losses could mean an uphill fight for his administration even in front of the justices, who have so far sided with the president on many legal challenges to his effort to remake the government.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
The announcement marked a major moment for the city’s small business community, which has faced significant challenges over the past few years in a post-COVID world.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Oct. 2025
Over the years, Ludwinski said she’s connected with people at Zingerman’s who helped with questions about business challenges.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Her choice challenges the rules of her world and sparks a rebellion that paves the way for a new way of life.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Their paper challenges the standard Lambda Cold Dark Matter (ΛCDM) model, which assumes that the effects of dark energy remain constant.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Staffing challenges – either at the local level, at the federal level or both – also could play a significant role in delaying interactions between the CDC and local health departments.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The paper, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, challenges the longstanding belief that fruit smoothies spike blood sugar.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
There’s also a mystery that lasts the entire season involving a counterpart serial killer who essentially challenges Dexter to catch him.
—Barry Garron, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Through powerful and provocative imagery, Lurie’s work challenges viewers to confront the human cost of hatred, genocide, and loss, while illuminating the resilience of the creative spirit.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
It was made in support of a lawsuit filed in federal court in San Jose that challenges the courthouse arrests in San Francisco, Concord and Sacramento, as well as the conditions in the detention center where San Francisco detainees are held.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Million-year-old skull challenges history of human evolution A million-year-old skull discovered in China could rewrite the history of human evolution.
—Claire Cameron, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenges
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But over these objections, the school administration, following district protocol, facilitated the sixth grader’s in-school gender transition behind their backs, Foote and Silvestri told the Supreme Court.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, there have been widespread objections over these facilities’ potential resource depletion, particularly water.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Presenting Linda with two open wounds—one in the ceiling, and one in her child’s flesh—the film suggests, with sly wit and bristling optimism, that the solutions to both problems might be one and the same.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For Kayla, what began as a small favor has spiraled into a conflict that questions both friendship and personal boundaries.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chanel thus questions the gap between the imaginations of AI and technology, and that of craftsmanship.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yet no less worthy are the moments of self-correction, when a thinker dares to undo what once seemed certain.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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The commentary on how responsibilities take over our lives, forcing us to dismiss what’s truly valuable, never dares to substantially poke at the reasons why this occurs, such as economic inequality, lack of opportunities and corporate greed.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Treatment usually requires a layered approach.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Limited exceptions will be made for good cause, like caring for young children and health issues, but the principle is clear—those who can work, should.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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His 15-year probation sentence banned him from his hometown, only making exceptions for specific events such as free concerts for fans and charitable purposes.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As with any change program, measurement matters.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Kate Middleton is taking family matters to heart.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anybody that disputes it, even in my mentions, shut up.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Another source disputes those numbers.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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