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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 need
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenge
Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
After the Oilers tied the game back up, there was a double review (first for a kick, then a challenge for interference) to confirm the goal.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Trump's implementation of the act was originally upheld by the Supreme Court, but the justices also ruled that immigrants must first be afforded the right to legally challenge any deportation efforts.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Finding a leakproof design that can keep drinks cold was a real challenge until Stanley’s IceFlow water bottles debuted.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
After the Oilers tied the game back up, there was a double review (first for a kick, then a challenge for interference) to confirm the goal.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
But attorneys say that leaves plaintiffs unable to challenge denials or underpayments of small claims because attorneys can’t make enough money to justify taking their cases.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Trump's implementation of the act was originally upheld by the Supreme Court, but the justices also ruled that immigrants must first be afforded the right to legally challenge any deportation efforts.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenge
Noun
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Provide 7 realistic objections or reasons for apathy that typical customers might have.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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There has never been an objection to describing this highly brutal, murderous conduct in words, nor did anyone object to this office when such crime scene images were recently shown on a Netflix documentary.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Another problem: The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to hear its challenge of a rule that prevents a president from firing independent agency board members without cause.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Irving with Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively, Daniel Gafford along with Klay Thompson and P.J. Washington - that’s a team that would have been a problem.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett questioned the district’s defense that the books are being used to promote respect for others and to show that the world is diverse.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Lufthansa As geopolitical tensions mount, some have questioned whether travel demand will suffer or trends will change — and the results of German airline group Lufthansa, due April 29, could hold some clues.—
Jenni Reid,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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The dual goal of these orders was clear: to punish law firms that had dared to cross Trump and to intimidate others that might stand up to him.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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While many bridal offerings can feel traditional or conservative, Vera’s boasts daring hemlines, modern silhouettes (her fall 2020 bridal collection saw a number of high low gowns, for example), and even the occasional splash of color.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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There needs to be a continuation of the Behavioral Threat Assessment process to include colleges and Universities.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Boone was asked if Chisholm needs to find a better way to control his emotions.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The exception means employees can work remotely from anywhere in North Carolina, not solely within Mecklenburg County.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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The only exception is that when the three characters fall, the remaining two can be called as backup to help finish the fight.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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In a subsequent filing for his nomination, Isaacman disclosed four civil casino cases: the two described above, plus another from the Taj Mahal and one from the Trump Plaza, a source familiar with the matter said.—
Karen Freifeld,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Holdings is in discussions with investors to raise about $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Vinay Dwivedi,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Knicks, wary of committing a costly foul, chose not to contest the perimeter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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That’s because the Concacaf Champions Cup – just like knockout play in the Champions League and Copa Libertadores – is contested via a two-match, aggregate goals format.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenge. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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