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
On Tuesday, some customers were still reporting problems accessing accounts, updating banking information and navigating the transition.
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Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Peterson has since said an increase in his creatine intake was to blame for his cramping problems.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Those changes can damage reservoirs, which can create similar problems for nearby wells, too.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The Body had been set in Maine, on the other side of the country, but commissioners were having problems finding a suitable location there due to laws around filming.
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Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
This season’s finances were hurt by the ongoing problems at regional sports networks but received a boost from the New York Knicks’ NBA title run.
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Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
The problems began in November 2021, when Major League Soccer club Austin FC declined to exercise the loan option on Sebastian Berhalter and sent him back to the Columbus Crew.
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Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Most customer problems start small.
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Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Modern-day encryption systems have relied on mathematical problems that are difficult for classical computers to compute quickly.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Peterson has since said an increase in his creatine intake was to blame for his cramping problems.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Those changes can damage reservoirs, which can create similar problems for nearby wells, too.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The Body had been set in Maine, on the other side of the country, but commissioners were having problems finding a suitable location there due to laws around filming.
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Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
This season’s finances were hurt by the ongoing problems at regional sports networks but received a boost from the New York Knicks’ NBA title run.
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Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
The problems began in November 2021, when Major League Soccer club Austin FC declined to exercise the loan option on Sebastian Berhalter and sent him back to the Columbus Crew.
—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Most customer problems start small.
—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Modern-day encryption systems have relied on mathematical problems that are difficult for classical computers to compute quickly.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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Some of the restrictions were partially or fully reversed after public backlash and court challenges.
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However, questions about the sustainability of growth in AI, as well as competition from the likes of Chinese rivals are among factors that have weighed on their shares.
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Potential jurors questioned on harassment, retaliation A jury pools of roughly 300 Johnson County residents was whittled down to 110 on Monday morning before attorneys began their questions.
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Then the board sent the letter, raising issues that could be cited in a dismissal for cause.
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Useful, next generation AI features that also might come with some concerning security issues.
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More legal matters for Gateway The decision closes another legal door for Gateway Church following the resignation of Pastor Morris two years ago this month.
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To make matters worse, Ronaldo’s peers all thrived, as top goal-scorers such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scored multiple times in their opening matches.
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Jamie Moyer surrendered his record-breaking 506th home run but was sharp otherwise, and the Philadelphia Phillies took advantage of Toronto’s troubles to beat the Blue Jays 11-2.
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The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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