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as in questioned
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 required
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenged
To fall in line is to surrender one’s citizenship to a machine convinced it cannot be challenged.
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John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Hence, signature designs were revisited with an opulent or crafty twist; ‘90s references and minimal aesthetics were elevated via luxe materials, and new colors challenged the recent supremacy of burgundy and brown shades.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Also appearing on the panel was Jarmo Lampela, Head of Drama at YLE in Finland, who noted the Finnish market was significantly challenged with cutbacks across the cultural sector.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
According to Srivatsaa’s account, one particular interview involved a managing director who immediately challenged him with an unusual test.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The organization also represented a Christian web designer who successfully challenged Colorado’s anti-discrimination law in 2023 after refusing to create wedding websites for same-sex couples.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Then there’s a turn, when the human impact of the case comes to the fore and what the creators presume to be our uncritical fascination with murder schlock is challenged.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
The Biden administration challenged the law and won in the lower courts.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
But just didn’t start off hot, and coach (Andy) Reid and the staff challenged us as players to be better.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Hence, signature designs were revisited with an opulent or crafty twist; ‘90s references and minimal aesthetics were elevated via luxe materials, and new colors challenged the recent supremacy of burgundy and brown shades.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Also appearing on the panel was Jarmo Lampela, Head of Drama at YLE in Finland, who noted the Finnish market was significantly challenged with cutbacks across the cultural sector.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
According to Srivatsaa’s account, one particular interview involved a managing director who immediately challenged him with an unusual test.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The organization also represented a Christian web designer who successfully challenged Colorado’s anti-discrimination law in 2023 after refusing to create wedding websites for same-sex couples.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Then there’s a turn, when the human impact of the case comes to the fore and what the creators presume to be our uncritical fascination with murder schlock is challenged.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
The Biden administration challenged the law and won in the lower courts.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
But just didn’t start off hot, and coach (Andy) Reid and the staff challenged us as players to be better.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenged
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The judge also questioned the authenticity of Combs’ claims of reform, pointing to his assault of Jane in June 2024.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The proposition stems from a legal challenge that questioned Mayor Kevin Hartke’s and two predecessors’ mayoral terms.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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What’s clear is that the power of that institution is now in the hands of hacks who clock in every single morning determined solely to purge this country of any citizen who ever dared to challenge or dislike this president.—
Billy Ray,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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But the two Prime Ministers who dared to suggest freezing the highest public pensions were immediately voted out of office by both the Left and Marine Le Pen’s far-right.—
Renaud Foucart,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Under long-standing (and still existing) federal law, hospitals are required to treat, stabilize or transfer anyone presenting with a serious medical condition that could be considered an emergency.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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So a good game from Prescott may be required to come away with a Week 5 win.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Wizards officials point to the number of shots that Sarr contested as a sign of his activity.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The match that the legendary tag team will be observing is set to be contested for both the TNA World Tag Team Championship and the NXT Tag Team Championship.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Saginaw didn’t run much at all in the first half, but when the Rough Riders needed to run the clock in the second half, another freshman stepped up.—
Updated October 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Rooms at the Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv, and several other locations, have already been prepared to receive the hostages and include not only the medical and psychological infrastructure needed for the victims, but full privacy and a home-like atmosphere for their stay.—
Caitlin McFall , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meta disputed Nigeria’s findings and decision to fine it, but a tribunal upheld the decision in April.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the meeting, Chief Operating Officer Luis Diaz disputed that claim, but audit director Elvira Sanchez confirmed that information was available before the 2023 contract.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over 100 residents attended and demanded transparency about what the land would be used for.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Yields on French government bonds – or the interest rate demanded by investors – have risen above those of Spanish, Portuguese and Greek bonds, which were once at the heart of the eurozone debt crisis.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This cultural heritage had been deemed by Israel to be too Arabic, while the state wanted Haifa to be visually and architecturally European.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The annual meetings are a gathering of people who share values, who wanted to learn together.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Challenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenged. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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