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
Common travel regrets stem from preventable issues like poor planning, budget problems, and choosing the wrong companions.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The inability to forgive was causing seismic problems in their lives.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026
According to Microsoft, its quantum team used agentic AI to automate complex measurements, optimize fabrication processes, analyze decades of research data, and uncover previously unnoticed problems that affected device performance.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Pipsqueaks like Adam, whose rippling muscles and Kylo Ren-sized wingspan the first act of this movie hilariously tries to hide under a loose pink button-down shirt from Beta Gap, are valued for their ability to solve their problems with words instead of violence.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
While Drosky said certain traffic problems aren’t unique to Northeast Third Avenue, the main issue on the stretch is drivers using the residential road as a way to cut through the city after getting off Interstate 95.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Please beware that in this emerging field of research, medications could cause adverse effects and problems not reported here.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Too often issues are nationalized where people begin to argue with strangers, which can lead people using caricatures to oversimplify complex problems.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Protectionism and tariffs increased, and growing numbers blamed the citizens of other countries for their problems.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The inability to forgive was causing seismic problems in their lives.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026
According to Microsoft, its quantum team used agentic AI to automate complex measurements, optimize fabrication processes, analyze decades of research data, and uncover previously unnoticed problems that affected device performance.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Pipsqueaks like Adam, whose rippling muscles and Kylo Ren-sized wingspan the first act of this movie hilariously tries to hide under a loose pink button-down shirt from Beta Gap, are valued for their ability to solve their problems with words instead of violence.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
While Drosky said certain traffic problems aren’t unique to Northeast Third Avenue, the main issue on the stretch is drivers using the residential road as a way to cut through the city after getting off Interstate 95.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Please beware that in this emerging field of research, medications could cause adverse effects and problems not reported here.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Too often issues are nationalized where people begin to argue with strangers, which can lead people using caricatures to oversimplify complex problems.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Protectionism and tariffs increased, and growing numbers blamed the citizens of other countries for their problems.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
Noun
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There are also suites designed to accommodate mobility challenges, featuring wider doorways, grab bars in the bathroom, and roll-in showers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Memories of those early, exhausting days of fatherhood cannot be extricated from the challenges of rewriting a particularly thorny vignette.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In this period before culture was so profoundly professionalized, populism and pluralism were genuine material questions of public participation, access, and power.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The details of the card are written in a cursive that flows against the less elastic serifs of the demographic data questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Financial issues might come to a head today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The issues with Sunday’s votes stem from the voting devices delegates use.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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To make matters worse, officials said that they are not being adopted fast enough.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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This is why wind speed matters so much.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Galeno made the save, but ate an open hand from Omos for his troubles.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The center’s troubles may not be over yet.—
Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
31 May 2026
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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