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
There are still problems on defense.
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Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2025
The path forward But whoever wins, securing the party leadership is just the first step – and a host of problems await.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Hurricane forecasters spotted two new potential problems.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The nascent sector has strong political backing and has made significant progress on core engineering problems.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Scaling up manufacturing for real-world use will take time, but the study shows that engineering at the atomic level can solve longstanding battery problems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Gunfire shatters windows at The Grand The fatal shooting in August was the latest incident amid ongoing crime problems there, the lawsuit says.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
One fire in Altadena started hours before the Eaton fire was supposed to have begun – and was linked to distribution line problems.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
In 2024, almost one in four Americans experienced mental illness, almost 18% had substance abuse problems and over 5% had contemplated suicide, according to the news release.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2025
The path forward But whoever wins, securing the party leadership is just the first step – and a host of problems await.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Hurricane forecasters spotted two new potential problems.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The nascent sector has strong political backing and has made significant progress on core engineering problems.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Scaling up manufacturing for real-world use will take time, but the study shows that engineering at the atomic level can solve longstanding battery problems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Gunfire shatters windows at The Grand The fatal shooting in August was the latest incident amid ongoing crime problems there, the lawsuit says.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
One fire in Altadena started hours before the Eaton fire was supposed to have begun – and was linked to distribution line problems.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
In 2024, almost one in four Americans experienced mental illness, almost 18% had substance abuse problems and over 5% had contemplated suicide, according to the news release.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
Noun
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Now, a new report suggests the project may have hit technical challenges around that first device.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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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
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But when officers stand in the road, Dutch Bros customers stop and ask them questions.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are questions about Towns, who is a very potent offensive threat but hasn't lived up to his potential defensively.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Injuries and suspensions have not helped, but some issues go beyond personnel alone.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Multiple incidents involving interference allegations and other voting issues were reported in the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, including voter registration ballots being damaged and ballot collection boxes being set on fire.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Oct. 2025
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But unlike the popular TV show, Gomez was seriously burdened by her mother’s troubles from a young age, according to The Cut.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The tackling troubles started during the first defensive series and continued throughout.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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