1
as in challenges
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the problem of world hunger
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2
as in questions
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
there were only 10 problems on the exam, but they were all challenging
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Recent Examples of problems
The announcement was made Wednesday at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where leading tech executives, government officials and AI researchers are debating how to use AI to solve real-world problems.
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Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The government also stopped collecting and reporting crucial survey findings on transgender students — data that have shown higher rates of depression, drug use, bullying and other problems.
—Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Jackson also helped launch a national $4 million fundraising campaign in 1994 to help Barber-Scotia College in Concord with its financial problems.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Officials say the chemicals have been linked to various health problems.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Patients with Parkinson's disease experience symptoms including problems with movement, tremors, muscle stiffness and instability, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
And that, in turn, could be a yellow flag that indicates there are problems with the products.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Local governments are being blamed for problems they are no longer allowed to solve.
—Haley Busch, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Even if your disposal itself can handle those items, problems arise in the pipes.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The government also stopped collecting and reporting crucial survey findings on transgender students — data that have shown higher rates of depression, drug use, bullying and other problems.
—Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Jackson also helped launch a national $4 million fundraising campaign in 1994 to help Barber-Scotia College in Concord with its financial problems.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Officials say the chemicals have been linked to various health problems.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Patients with Parkinson's disease experience symptoms including problems with movement, tremors, muscle stiffness and instability, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
And that, in turn, could be a yellow flag that indicates there are problems with the products.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Local governments are being blamed for problems they are no longer allowed to solve.
—Haley Busch, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Even if your disposal itself can handle those items, problems arise in the pipes.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
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The survey, which takes about one to two minutes to complete, invites parents and primary caregivers to share their experiences with child care, pediatric and mental health access, cost of living, long commutes and other everyday challenges.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the chatbots and productivity tools that have dominated public attention, AI is extending the reach of cutting-edge science and helping scientists globally tackle some of the greatest challenges facing their communities.—
James Manyika,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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But internal documents produced in the discovery phase of the social media litigation raise questions about Meta’s focus on teen users and the effectiveness of its safety features.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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But with no sign of the 84-year-old, there are growing concerns about her welfare and questions about how long the investigation will drag on.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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That beginning set off ten days of actors and filmmakers being asked at press conferences for their stances on global political issues, and social media angst over those responses.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jax was just 1½ pounds when he was born three months prematurely in March 2023, and Stassi missed the entire Angels season to be with his wife and son as the infant battled multiple health issues.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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One of the defendants, Benjamin Song, a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters, shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 17,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2026
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The person asked to have their name withheld because they were not authorized to speak to the media about administrative matters.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Projects such as Link at Boca will help but cannot solve Tri-Rail’s financial troubles.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kamilla’s earache and hearing troubles have been among their biggest concerns.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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