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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
The Huskies rarely had been challenged all season, routing their Big East opponents by record margins.
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Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Looming lawsuit Part of that confusion is because the program itself is currently being challenged in court.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Underwood had divvied up his team between an offensive coordinator (his son, Tyler) and defensive (Zach Hamer) but when Hamer itched to move into more of a player development role, Underwood challenged the duo to find him someone young, smart and willing to tweak, but not reinvent, the defense.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Because the therapist who challenged the law, Kaley Chiles, engages in talk therapy — without prescribing medications or having any physical contact with patients — the majority decided that the Colorado law constitutes a restriction on her speech due to her particular viewpoint, or opinion.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Love is questioned, commitment is challenged, blood is spilled.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Swalwell challenged the early-stage inquiry into his mortgage in part by citing the Privacy Act, which governs the release of identifying documents within the government and generally prevents their release without a person’s consent.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
According to a report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the scientists behind the material challenged six decades of convention by proposing their new composite material manufacturing method.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The policy is being challenged in the Supreme Court, setting up a major legal battle over the scope of the 14th Amendment.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Looming lawsuit Part of that confusion is because the program itself is currently being challenged in court.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Underwood had divvied up his team between an offensive coordinator (his son, Tyler) and defensive (Zach Hamer) but when Hamer itched to move into more of a player development role, Underwood challenged the duo to find him someone young, smart and willing to tweak, but not reinvent, the defense.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Because the therapist who challenged the law, Kaley Chiles, engages in talk therapy — without prescribing medications or having any physical contact with patients — the majority decided that the Colorado law constitutes a restriction on her speech due to her particular viewpoint, or opinion.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Love is questioned, commitment is challenged, blood is spilled.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Swalwell challenged the early-stage inquiry into his mortgage in part by citing the Privacy Act, which governs the release of identifying documents within the government and generally prevents their release without a person’s consent.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
According to a report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the scientists behind the material challenged six decades of convention by proposing their new composite material manufacturing method.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The policy is being challenged in the Supreme Court, setting up a major legal battle over the scope of the 14th Amendment.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenged
Verb
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Market watchers questioned the fairness of Sunway’s offer.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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However, others questioned whether this was in fact the case, as certain features such as the length and shape of its arms didn’t match what would be expected, said Clements.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Raptors dared Mitchell to shoot early, with the former Raptors guard scoring the Heat’s first seven points and nine of the team’s first 12.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Readers thought that was too easy and dared me to try something more difficult.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Again, amendments to association governing documents may be required to avoid any incompatibilities.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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One of those involved the ship's toilet, which has had problems dumping liquid waste overboard as required.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Norfleet contested the accusations and took the matter to trial.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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One race features an incumbent who is unopposed, and races for the other four seats are contested.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Under city zoning rules, the Board of Zoning Adjustment needed to approve a special use permit for the project.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The pool table can also be used as a ping-pong table or even another table, if needed.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Players and umpires can get a definitive answer when a call is disputed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bonta, the attorney general, has disputed that, saying the warrant didn't appoint a special master to conduct such a recount.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a series of increasingly tense calls, Altman demanded the resignations of board members who had moved to fire him.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Over the past few years, artists were producing as long as the market demanded it.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After waiting 21 years to get back to the Final Four, the Illini nation wanted more.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Galaxy wanted to get off to a fast start at home in the 2026 season.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Challenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenged. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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