1
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
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Some of the restrictions were partially or fully reversed after public backlash and court challenges.
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Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Lavender is a beautiful plant that thrives in hot, dry, and sunny conditions with poor soil, reminiscent of its Mediterranean origins, which can present challenges when growing it in colder, wetter environments.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
However, as the summer season rolls on, large gatherings of all stripes pose challenges to the city’s Police Department, especially in neighborhoods where violence is already more common.
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Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
During this time, Roelker learned all about the space industry, the importance of vertical integration, and the many technical challenges involved in launching and managing hundreds, and eventually thousands, of satellites.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Conventional manufacturing methods for these parts can limit production rates and introduce consistency challenges.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Britain has also experienced unexpected challenges over the past 10 years, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, Boyd said.
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Danica Kirka,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The tools—the ability to automate data production, analyze large datasets, and gain insights faster and faster, married to the number and complexity of challenges, makes now a very rich time to be inquisitive.
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Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
That’s what makes shadow AI fundamentally different from the shadow IT challenges companies have dealt with for years.
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Syed Ali,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The system challenges the idea that gas giant planets form at distances equivalent to 2 to 3 times the distance between Earth and the sun in the disks of gas and dust that surround stars during their infancy.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet Card Game Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.
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Parents,
23 June 2026
If feedback challenges a detail, adjust the plan and keep your discerning eye on what truly helps.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Brantley argues that this history challenges the conventional view of the decade as a period when leftist activism receded and conservative politics prevailed.
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H.m.a. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
12 June 2026
In the film, the toys will face a new antagonist played by Greta Lee -- Lilypad, a smart tablet toy that challenges the norms of playtime in an increasingly virtual world.
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Mason Leath,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Noun
Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Some of the restrictions were partially or fully reversed after public backlash and court challenges.
—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Lavender is a beautiful plant that thrives in hot, dry, and sunny conditions with poor soil, reminiscent of its Mediterranean origins, which can present challenges when growing it in colder, wetter environments.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
However, as the summer season rolls on, large gatherings of all stripes pose challenges to the city’s Police Department, especially in neighborhoods where violence is already more common.
—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
During this time, Roelker learned all about the space industry, the importance of vertical integration, and the many technical challenges involved in launching and managing hundreds, and eventually thousands, of satellites.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Conventional manufacturing methods for these parts can limit production rates and introduce consistency challenges.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Britain has also experienced unexpected challenges over the past 10 years, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, Boyd said.
—
Danica Kirka,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The tools—the ability to automate data production, analyze large datasets, and gain insights faster and faster, married to the number and complexity of challenges, makes now a very rich time to be inquisitive.
—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Verb
The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
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Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
That’s what makes shadow AI fundamentally different from the shadow IT challenges companies have dealt with for years.
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Syed Ali,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The system challenges the idea that gas giant planets form at distances equivalent to 2 to 3 times the distance between Earth and the sun in the disks of gas and dust that surround stars during their infancy.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet Card Game Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.
—
Parents,
23 June 2026
If feedback challenges a detail, adjust the plan and keep your discerning eye on what truly helps.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Brantley argues that this history challenges the conventional view of the decade as a period when leftist activism receded and conservative politics prevailed.
—
H.m.a. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
12 June 2026
In the film, the toys will face a new antagonist played by Greta Lee -- Lilypad, a smart tablet toy that challenges the norms of playtime in an increasingly virtual world.
—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenges
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The judge also overruled any further objections from the defense regarding Blankenship’s testimony on the matter.
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Despite those objections, the administration is expected to proceed with the transaction and formally notify Congress in the coming days.
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On Tuesday, some customers were still reporting problems accessing accounts, updating banking information and navigating the transition.
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Peterson has since said an increase in his creatine intake was to blame for his cramping problems.
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Someone who questions burnout culture may be perceived as less committed.
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President again questions election results In the first round, Cepeda earned 41% of the vote, while de la Espriella garnered 44%, according to official results.
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The Amazon show dares to dream that romantic love need not be a clash of wills.
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Her healing skills soon prove invaluable, but her wild, curious nature unsettles the monks as an evil count threatens to destroy anyone who dares protect her.
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Riccobono said that the training needs to start with something as basic as the right way to approach a blind passenger.
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By chance, Rhaena arrives at the Gullet on dragonback just in time to make the same hubristic mistake as her sister and her cousin, all suffering from the delusion that the war needs them.
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The emphasis here is not on dynamics — this band just seems to roll from one moment to the next, entertainingly — but there are exceptions to that.
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Qualifying public safety workers, like police and firefighters, with 403(b) plans are exceptions.
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More legal matters for Gateway The decision closes another legal door for Gateway Church following the resignation of Pastor Morris two years ago this month.
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To make matters worse, Ronaldo’s peers all thrived, as top goal-scorers such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scored multiple times in their opening matches.
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Some have questioned the accuracy of Climate TRACE's vehicle emissions data, which the organization disputes.
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Tehran, which disputes the waterway being international waters, has previously raised the prospect of charging a kind of service fee, rather than toll, alongside Oman in the future.
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