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as in objections
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 problems
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the many challenges facing developing countries in the 21st century
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as in questions
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 requires
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenges
La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
His challenges intensify this week at home against USC.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Banks, who also serves as an executive producer of Press Your Luck, recently opened up about the challenges of hosting the game show.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Big-name candidates and national attention are shifting the political dynamics of gubernatorial races across the country, posing challenges and opportunities for both parties.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
If not, what are the main challenges to change that?
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Law enforcement has been scouring across rugged terrain and harsh conditions among other environmental challenges for three months now.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Rossignolo, who specializes in applying biological and engineering principles to environmental and agricultural challenges, led a study exploring how to make use of the large amounts of algae washing up on beaches.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Those challenges are reflected in polling.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Tarun Galagali, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
This first-person account of four men's lives, reported from the cell block and the prison yard, challenges our obsession with true crime by delving into the real stories of men serving time.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
To a film that brings forward and challenges a centuries old custom.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2025
Her mother taught her how to make this treasured dessert—one that challenges her to this day.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Her latest study, published in the journal Law and Human Behavior, challenges assumptions about how deception manifests, especially in high-stakes situations.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
This quirky competition challenges participants to use creative engineering and the power of the sun to cook an egg within 15 minutes.
—Abby Bessinger, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Ko says the work challenges the idea that blood pressure should only be measured once a day in a clinical setting.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Funding challenges often hamper business growth and expansion.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
His challenges intensify this week at home against USC.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Banks, who also serves as an executive producer of Press Your Luck, recently opened up about the challenges of hosting the game show.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Big-name candidates and national attention are shifting the political dynamics of gubernatorial races across the country, posing challenges and opportunities for both parties.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
If not, what are the main challenges to change that?
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Law enforcement has been scouring across rugged terrain and harsh conditions among other environmental challenges for three months now.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Rossignolo, who specializes in applying biological and engineering principles to environmental and agricultural challenges, led a study exploring how to make use of the large amounts of algae washing up on beaches.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Those challenges are reflected in polling.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
After decades in cybersecurity at companies like McAfee, Fey founded Island with a methodical approach that challenges startup orthodoxy.
—Tarun Galagali, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
This first-person account of four men's lives, reported from the cell block and the prison yard, challenges our obsession with true crime by delving into the real stories of men serving time.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
To a film that brings forward and challenges a centuries old custom.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2025
Her mother taught her how to make this treasured dessert—one that challenges her to this day.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Her latest study, published in the journal Law and Human Behavior, challenges assumptions about how deception manifests, especially in high-stakes situations.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
This quirky competition challenges participants to use creative engineering and the power of the sun to cook an egg within 15 minutes.
—Abby Bessinger, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Ko says the work challenges the idea that blood pressure should only be measured once a day in a clinical setting.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenges
Noun
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The landowners' objections do not bar TVA's authorization to access the properties pursuant to the court’s orders, nor does authorization hinge on further activity in the lawsuits.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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All states allow medical vaccine exemptions and most states already have exemption policies in place for people with strong religious objections, in an effort to balance the need for public health with the ideal of individual freedom of choice.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This body is now written into the club’s articles of association, in theory reducing the chance of problems.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The past year has been marred by a number of troubles, including resolving management problems and financial issues.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Marketing reports on volume, while sales questions the quality.—
Cameron Partridge,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Virgil van Dijk took the same action to get out of Southampton and nobody questions his attitude.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After Knull’s fall, Hela is imprisoned in the An'Hay-Zhidi, where Dizang—Devil of the Eighth City—dares her to atone for her sins.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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When the murder of 100,000 people, many of them women and children, is mentioned or denounced, or when someone dares to use terms such as genocide, ethnocide, ethnic cleansing or similar, most people choose to take issue with the characterization, quibbling over semantics.—
Uriel Kon
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Endurance requires a standard waiting period of 30 days and an additional 1,000 miles on the vehicle before the warranty takes effect.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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Fair market value generally requires a hypothetical willing buyer and willing seller.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are exceptions, such as when the National Guard operates under state authority or when the Insurrection Act is invoked, allowing the president to deploy troops during major unrest or emergencies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Senate Bill 627, for example, would prohibit law enforcement agents from covering their faces to obscure their identity, carving out exceptions for SWAT teams and undercover officers.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With a newfound momentum, Catlin took matters into his own hands, bringing a recovered fumble to Timberview’s 13-yard line; the Raiders couldn’t capitalize, settling for a 25-yard field goal attempt that went off the right upright.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cincoro is labeled as being 100 percent agave, however, which the lawsuit disputes.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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After the FanDuel announcement, the court found that SEPTA's attempt to implement planned service cuts during Thursday's Eagles game was a violation of the August 29 court order, a claim that SEPTA disputes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Challenges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenges. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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