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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
Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
That will be Cignetti’s challenge now, a challenge made all the more difficult with the advent of NIL and the transfer portal.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Eva Andersen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Harvard University was a notable exception, challenging the administration's actions in court.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Meta had prevailed over the existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
That will be Cignetti’s challenge now, a challenge made all the more difficult with the advent of NIL and the transfer portal.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Standing inside the empty shop, Basso said the lack of foot traffic has been challenging.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Harvard University was a notable exception, challenging the administration's actions in court.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenge
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They were joined by other celebrities wearing the pins to voice their objections to ICE, including Justin Bieber, Samara Joy, Kehlani, Lachi, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Teddy Swims also wore the pins.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Feb. 2026
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The deadline to file a claim is March 21, while the deadline to file an objection to the settlement is March 27.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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The problem is that no instrument can directly measure magnetic fields in those layers.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Interestingly, Senior Bowl players said NIL money doesn’t cause problems in most cases.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The artist said the viral clip sparked a wide range of reactions online, with some viewers questioning the authenticity of the footage and others lamenting the destruction of the elaborate build.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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And in a news conference this week, New Orleans’ police superintendent questioned ICE’s arrest of one of the agency’s recruits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even in 20-degree weather, Morris wouldn’t dare keep his son home.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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None of us dares skip the reading, and nobody bails on the meeting.—
Lauren Mechling,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In August 2024, federal prosecutors accused JMG Investments and Schwartz of improperly receiving two PPP loans in December 2020 and not repaying the duplicate loan as required, according to the DOJ.—
Andrea Klick,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Changing this dynamic requires support from labor unions, which often perceive this way of housing construction as a threat.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The exception Melanie Moran, a concierge agent for the Rental Girl who helps people find rentals, said rents are getting more expensive in trendy areas such as Silver Lake, Los Feliz, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and Culver City.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are exceptions, including former vice president Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth and Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dark matter interacts with itself and normal matter only through the gravitational force and nothing else.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The spokesperson declined to provide any further information, citing an ongoing matter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, reports surfaced that five jurors have since come forward contesting the hung jury, claiming that the jury had unanimously voted to acquit Read on two of the three charges, according to a motion published by WHDH and reviewed by PEOPLE.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The detective’s version of what Troy said that afternoon, however, would in time be hotly contested.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenge. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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