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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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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
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 June 2026
Reminders of the royal family’s lingering challenges remained at the edges of the celebration.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Independent pharmacy benefit managers Abarca Health and LucyRx are merging to form a new entity, Healthcare Revolution Partners, aiming to challenge the dominance of the nation's three largest PBMs.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Noun
One of his strongest legacies is UCLA Law’s annual Entertainment Symposium, which Ziffren launched back in 1976 as a forum to expose students to the real-world challenges and opportunities for lawyers in Hollywood.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 June 2026
Reminders of the royal family’s lingering challenges remained at the edges of the celebration.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Verb
However, the agency notes that filing a complaint doesn’t replace a tow hearing, so drivers who want to challenge a tow may want to consider both options.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Independent pharmacy benefit managers Abarca Health and LucyRx are merging to form a new entity, Healthcare Revolution Partners, aiming to challenge the dominance of the nation's three largest PBMs.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenge
Noun
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Most of those objections no longer hold.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Republicans are considering a sizable, $350-billion-plus increase in Defense spending on par with the White House’s budget request that the GOP could pass on its own, through the reconciliation process that allows Senate majority rule over potential objections from Democrats.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Common travel problems include flight delays, lost luggage, and unexpected hotel issues.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Plants that thrive in similar conditions eliminate problems later.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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For generations, those rules have been questioned and debated but rarely tested – until now.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Leaders at the Department of Health and Human Services applauded the FTC’s move, pointing to an HHS review that questioned WPATH standards.—
Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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But for the first time in a long time, a horror movie this big is daring voters to look away.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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TikTok users daring themselves to try the spiciest or, sourest foods and broadcasting the results.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Riccobono said that the training needs to start with something as basic as the right way to approach a blind passenger.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The commission would need to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature within 18 months of its first meeting.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The emphasis here is not on dynamics — this band just seems to roll from one moment to the next, entertainingly — but there are exceptions to that.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Nutrient Problems Lack of proper nutrients causes yellowing leaves in many plants, and geraniums are no exception.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
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In a statement texted to the Star-Telegram before the phone call, Parker’s spokesperson said the mayor stressed that neither her husband’s firm nor his profession has any bearing on her decisions regarding matters before the City Council.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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And while the White House got to work immediately on the Knicks visiting, the Seahawks visit is apparently another matter.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Elimination of those missiles was one of the primary aims of the war, and thousands of Iranians, as well as more than a dozen Americans, died contesting it.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
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The contested will had left all of the family's assets to an entity called the Fernando and Silvana Reggiani Foundation, which was formed, headed and run by former family lawyer Maurizio Enrico Carlo Giani.—
Anna Matranga,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenge. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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