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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
Dobson, a researcher at Ghent University, challenged that assumption using high-resolution microscopy to examine melanosomes in platypus hair.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
However, Murphy also noted that the plaintiffs in the suit — professional groups led by the American Academy of Pediatrics – challenged the appointment of 14 ACIP members who do not include more recent appointees.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Additional record highs could be challenged again Tuesday and Thursday as the unseasonably warm pattern continues.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Ironically, one of the countries that is going to be most challenged by this cutoff of oil supply will be China.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Simmons said Ford will be challenged by Anderson; Stone; Tyson Carter; Andre Brown and Celestine.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Wherever they’ve been challenged, from subatomic up to cosmic scales, these two classes of theories have always emerged victorious.
—Big Think, 19 Mar. 2026
Ilko argues that the players’ respective physical features challenged the prevailing European system that emphasized whiteness.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Few loud voices challenged the view that Iran was a threat.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
However, Murphy also noted that the plaintiffs in the suit — professional groups led by the American Academy of Pediatrics – challenged the appointment of 14 ACIP members who do not include more recent appointees.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Additional record highs could be challenged again Tuesday and Thursday as the unseasonably warm pattern continues.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Ironically, one of the countries that is going to be most challenged by this cutoff of oil supply will be China.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Simmons said Ford will be challenged by Anderson; Stone; Tyson Carter; Andre Brown and Celestine.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Wherever they’ve been challenged, from subatomic up to cosmic scales, these two classes of theories have always emerged victorious.
—Big Think, 19 Mar. 2026
Ilko argues that the players’ respective physical features challenged the prevailing European system that emphasized whiteness.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Few loud voices challenged the view that Iran was a threat.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenged
Verb
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Conversations with assistants and girlfriends get cut short or mediated by the very men whose behavior is being questioned.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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Deputy Lisa Phillips cried on the stand about one of Afroman's more explicit songs that questioned her gender and sexuality.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, a Thai cargo ship that dared to cross the strait was struck by a projectile .—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, stars have dared to bare a little more skin on the Oscars red carpet.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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This reduces long setup times typically required for brain-computer interfaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Want your potato chips to channel onion dip flavors—no dip required?—
Anna Hezel,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kendall, DuPage and Will counties also have contested countywide races on Tuesday’s ballot.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Four primaries are fiercely contested.—
Washington Post staff,
Washington Post,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While Republicans have a 53-47 majority in the Senate, 60 votes are needed to bypass the filibuster, a senatorial procedure that allows lengthy debate in order to delay or ultimately prevent a vote on a bill.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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These ankle socks stay on through all my movements—no slipping or adjustments needed.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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CapRadio has disputed allegations of neglecting the tower.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Paktyawal’s family has disputed the accuracy of that information, Zazy said.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Activists Salomé García, who focuses on publicizing the plight of political prisoners in Cuba, and Norges Rodríguez, director of YucaByte, which covers censorship and violations of the right to information in Cuba, also demanded that right at the press conference.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Iza held the victim at gunpoint and demanded the business partner transfer money to him — which the business partner did later that day, documents filed in Los Angeles federal court show.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Joveljic said the players have bought into the staff’s vision and badly wanted to deliver a win.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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But there was nobody Grams — or Rock Canyon’s locker room — wanted more to go to work with a game in the balance.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Challenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenged. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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