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as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
there were no serious challenges to the legislative bill, so it passed easily
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2
as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the many challenges facing developing countries in the 21st century
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as in to question
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
don't hesitate to challenge any statement that generalizes about people
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as in to require
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenge
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
As a formerly homeless person and survivor of domestic violence, Smith is part of the Continuum of Care’s People With Lived Expertise Committee which helps identify challenges facing homeless people.
—Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Volunteers, search dogs and drones have joined the effort, with some rescuers maneuvering through challenging terrain filled with snakes.
—CBS News, 7 July 2025
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Noun
While beating Real Madrid in the semis and (presumably) Chelsea in the final to raise the Club World Cup trophy will be a challenge, the most obvious pick at this point feels like the right one: PSG To Win Club World Cup (+140 at DK) -- 1 unit.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
As a formerly homeless person and survivor of domestic violence, Smith is part of the Continuum of Care’s People With Lived Expertise Committee which helps identify challenges facing homeless people.
—Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
Of course the market is challenged, but there isn't a brand issue.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Volunteers, search dogs and drones have joined the effort, with some rescuers maneuvering through challenging terrain filled with snakes.
—CBS News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenge
Noun
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His objection automatically ended debate, per Council rules, and led Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, who spoke favorably of the resolution, to send it to the Committee on Civil Rights, Immigrant Advancement and Racial Equity.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Combs' legal team proposed probation officials provide a pre-sentence investigation report by August 29, with objections filed by his attorneys by September 5.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Wimbledon’s new line-calling technology is causing problems for some players and fans of the century-old, tradition-centric tennis tournament.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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Whatever the specific parallels, the problem of how to recover from such assaults on the law and the polity remains vexing.—
Julia M. Klein,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Other residents questioned why concerns about possible adverse health effects were not factored into the decision on whether to proceed with the new tower.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Carlson questioned why Epstein had never been asked about a connection with Barak or Mossad.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Netanyahu labels as anti-Semitic anyone who dares to criticize his conduct of the war, yet, many of these critics are Israelis, Jews, who identify as Zionists and condemn the mass killing of a civilian population.—
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen,
Time,
7 July 2025
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But after a while, a backlash started brewing, one that felt wokeness was overly censorious and punitive of anyone who dared challenge identitarian political ideals.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Healthy hair requires more than just a regular trim and minimizing heat damage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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For another brilliant terrace experience, the Renzo Piano designed Nemo Science Museum has a new open green, sustainable rooftop open to the public that doesn’t require entrance to the museum.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Assets left running for legitimate business reasons can be tagged with exception authorizations.—
Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For the most part, every movie that DiCaprio is in is a DiCaprio movie, with a few exceptions — namely his team-ups with directors whose films are events in their own right, such as Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Every one of the strikeouts Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam hurls matters.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Hook believes that talent will always rise to the top no matter where players are drafted.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Verb
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In a letter to the First Circuit Court of Appeals, lawyers for state Rep. Laurel Libby said the Auburn Republican won’t contest a motion from Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey’s office to dismiss her appeal of a lower court ruling, because the case has been resolved.—
Chris Wade,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
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Darius Bazley was the Lakers’ only constant on defense, switching on the perimeter while contesting shots at the rim.—
Micheel Alharazy,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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“Challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenge. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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