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
Attached to Paxton is a long list of ethical and moral problems.
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Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Ellison pledged to give away 95% of his wealth to advance scientific research and solve complex problems related to health and aging.
—Martine Paris, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, that turns out to lead to a slate of problems.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Although Manuel Angel, 21, was initially chosen for this role, his muscular problems opened the door for Pitarch.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The past year has been marred by a number of troubles, including resolving management problems and financial issues.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
The county has mounting waste problems.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Ellison pledged to give away 95% of his wealth to advance scientific research and solve complex problems related to health and aging.
—Martine Paris, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, that turns out to lead to a slate of problems.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Although Manuel Angel, 21, was initially chosen for this role, his muscular problems opened the door for Pitarch.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The past year has been marred by a number of troubles, including resolving management problems and financial issues.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
The county has mounting waste problems.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
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Beyond this, the risks to personal and business privacy posed by the unpredictable way chatbots store and handle our data are challenges that wider society will need to address.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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One of the main challenges facing the economy is the strained relationship between Beijing and Washington as disputes over technology and geopolitics mount.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The questions the panel will vote on have not been disclosed, but speculation has run high that the panel will endorse drastic changes to the current immunization recommendations, including the guidance to immunize newborns against hepatitis B.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those with suicide ideation might attempt suicide, but these attempts often represent a desire to escape distress as opposed to end-of-life issues.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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If the end goal is beating the ideological adversary, then little matters beyond that.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 63-year-old NBA commissioner who came up under the fire-breathing David Stern, and who has chosen diplomacy over dictatorship since taking over in 2014, doesn’t typically stick his chest out when discussing such matters of governance.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Forbes has reported extensively on TikTok’s troubles since then, from data security and privacy risks to the heavy hand of its Chinese parent, ByteDance.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Presley told People she was informed of her daughter's health troubles by Lisa Marie Presley's ex-husband, Danny Keough.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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