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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
Changes to the regulatory framework and fleet incentives further challenged the business, Barra also said.
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Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The Florida compact was quickly challenged by West Flagler Associates, a company that owns casinos and racetracks in Florida.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
My music went through a period where it was challenged to be simpler and less complex.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Boismier, who resigned in protest of the 2021 law, challenged the license revocation in court, and the case is ongoing.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
Utah challenged for offsides because the Avs were in the middle of a line change when the puck entered the Mammoth zone, and at least one player leaving the ice still had a skate on the surface in the zone.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Finding a name that wasn’t already being used challenged them.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Changes to the regulatory framework and fleet incentives further challenged the business, Barra also said.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Loughlin, however, challenged that statement.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The Florida compact was quickly challenged by West Flagler Associates, a company that owns casinos and racetracks in Florida.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
My music went through a period where it was challenged to be simpler and less complex.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Boismier, who resigned in protest of the 2021 law, challenged the license revocation in court, and the case is ongoing.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
Utah challenged for offsides because the Avs were in the middle of a line change when the puck entered the Mammoth zone, and at least one player leaving the ice still had a skate on the surface in the zone.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Finding a name that wasn’t already being used challenged them.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Changes to the regulatory framework and fleet incentives further challenged the business, Barra also said.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Loughlin, however, challenged that statement.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenged
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In fact, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of horror stories circulating across Facebook, Reddit, and other platforms about individuals being questioned at check-in by airline agents or, worse, denied entry altogether.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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McKesson never questioned her genetics – or considered 23andMe – until a team of surgeons performed an urgent, open-heart procedure in 2022 to remove clots from her heart and lungs.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The actor infamously played Jeff, the hunky diner manager who dared to come between the show's endgame couple.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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One man, Lawrence Bergreen, dared to step into the breach and write about Columbus in the way only historians of substance can.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Farms are required to follow humane treatment and euthanasia standards for the animals, Hobbs said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The inning required 29 pitches.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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With no presumptive nominee or clear party leader after the 2024 presidential election loss, the Democratic field remains widely contested—a scenario that could reshape the party’s electoral strategy, policy direction and prospects for challenging Republican front-runners in upcoming races.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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But a vast amount of human knowledge is contested, to one degree or another.—
Jimmy Wales,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jason objected to that, but Travis said mayo would be available in the kitchen if needed.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The army disputed the reports of a coup plot, but that has not stopped Tinubu’s swift shake-up of the top brass.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, her family has widely disputed both ideas, and instead have looked to evidence suggesting Bradley may have been a victim of human trafficking while on board the ship.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the aftermath of the loss, Shanahan called out his team and demanded a strong response over the coming week ahead of San Francisco's trip to the Big Apple to take on the New York Giants.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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As investors and counterparties demanded collateral, the company’s liquidity evaporated, requiring a $182 billion government bailout, in exchange for an equity stake.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, Wang wanted to wait until their second official wedding in Asia.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Lots of boys wanted to be like him, to be accepted, given attention, admired and loved by teachers, but the rest of us were looked down upon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Challenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenged. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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