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
But his career ended prematurely when persistent groin problems eventually resulted in the diagnosis of a degenerative right side.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
One begins to think that the condition is hereditary—that, instead of a Habsburg jaw, the wealthy white denizens of New Orleans high society are saddled with emotional problems.
—Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
The war, Murphy said, has led to direct problems centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow, 21-mile-wide channel through which about 20% of the world’s oil travels after leaving key countries in the region.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Jet fuel prices have doubled over the past month as crude supply problems have translated into supply constraints.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Effectively policing user locations on its international exchange could prevent problems for Polymarket, such as being able to accurately identify the location of suspicious trading activity.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Solve real problems, not just visible ones.
—Lisa Song Sutton, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
The problems aren't universal but can be serious.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
And a glymphogram could be used, in theory, to identify brains that are not clearing themselves right earlier, before someone shows signs of neurological problems?
—Amanda Erickson, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
One begins to think that the condition is hereditary—that, instead of a Habsburg jaw, the wealthy white denizens of New Orleans high society are saddled with emotional problems.
—Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
The war, Murphy said, has led to direct problems centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow, 21-mile-wide channel through which about 20% of the world’s oil travels after leaving key countries in the region.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Jet fuel prices have doubled over the past month as crude supply problems have translated into supply constraints.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Effectively policing user locations on its international exchange could prevent problems for Polymarket, such as being able to accurately identify the location of suspicious trading activity.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Solve real problems, not just visible ones.
—Lisa Song Sutton, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
The problems aren't universal but can be serious.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
And a glymphogram could be used, in theory, to identify brains that are not clearing themselves right earlier, before someone shows signs of neurological problems?
—Amanda Erickson, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
Noun
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But challenges remain, especially the immediate task of turning this ambitious vision into reality with the world economy upended by the energy shock from the war in Iran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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There are challenges in targeting a predominantly male audience with campaigning about predominantly male violence.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The workers check tickets and fares, answer questions and perform other customer service functions, issue citations for violating train rules, attempt to maintain peace, assist operators and track the number of passengers and sort them into different fare categories.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each candidate was given equal time to respond to questions related to more than a dozen different topics.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Harold's autopsy concluded his death was caused by multiple, serious cardiac issues including pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac around the heart.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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These issues will no longer be hidden or ignored.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The terms of Chan’s contract are complete, city spokesperson Jennifer Singer wrote in a statement, while noting the city does not comment on personnel matters related to former employees.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The first would allow courts in protection from abuse matters and criminal proceedings to order abusers to wear a GPS monitoring device that enables survivors to track their location in real time, even with alerts to law enforcement.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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But Louise, untroubled by their troubles, was having a conversation with Diana in her head.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Toilet troubles aside, in an interview with CBS on Saturday, the astronauts spoke about the mission’s symbolic importance for all those watching from Earth.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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