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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
Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Still, challenges remain around heat management and manufacturing at scale, Triolo said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 May 2026
That is perhaps not surprising, as FIFA has faced governance challenges in the past, including issues of corruption, bribery and fraud, plus accounting practices that critics say lack transparency.
—Richard Sheehan, Fortune, 25 May 2026
According to experts, real-world deployment of such robots presents significant challenges.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Your husband can be upfront with your son about the challenges the family is facing.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Every year poses different challenges.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
One of the biggest challenges in HS care is that the condition doesn’t present consistently.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
The operational challenges are compounded by a sharp rise in calls for service on the east side.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
The finding challenges the usual image of carnivorous dinosaurs as constantly fast-moving predators and instead offers a glance at their slower day-to-day behavior.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Why Vivid Dreams May Actually Mean Deeper Rest One of the more counterintuitive findings of the past year challenges the assumption that intense dreaming equals lighter sleep.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
This moon challenges your long-term goals and the people surrounding them.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Where previous varieties only hinted at red before fading through the season, this Hosta delivers sustained color and also challenges traditional assumptions about where hostas can be successfully grown.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Transgender athletes are underrepresented in elite sports — a fact that challenges the ideas of easy, widespread dominance.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Fewer people are getting SNAP benefits These aren’t the only challenges retailers that accept SNAP benefits face.
—Benjamin Chrisinger, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
The lawsuit challenges a trend spreading across major sports and entertainment venues of using facial recognition to prevent fraud, heighten safety and facilitate purchases.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Noun
The passage leads them to discuss the challenges of adapting Morrison’s novels for film, the power of evoking the inexplicable, and the influence of African folk tales on Morrison’s work.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Still, challenges remain around heat management and manufacturing at scale, Triolo said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 May 2026
That is perhaps not surprising, as FIFA has faced governance challenges in the past, including issues of corruption, bribery and fraud, plus accounting practices that critics say lack transparency.
—Richard Sheehan, Fortune, 25 May 2026
According to experts, real-world deployment of such robots presents significant challenges.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Your husband can be upfront with your son about the challenges the family is facing.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Every year poses different challenges.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
One of the biggest challenges in HS care is that the condition doesn’t present consistently.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
The operational challenges are compounded by a sharp rise in calls for service on the east side.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Verb
The new research challenges that conclusion — not by disputing Pymetrics’ math, but by arguing the company was asking the wrong question.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
The finding challenges the usual image of carnivorous dinosaurs as constantly fast-moving predators and instead offers a glance at their slower day-to-day behavior.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Why Vivid Dreams May Actually Mean Deeper Rest One of the more counterintuitive findings of the past year challenges the assumption that intense dreaming equals lighter sleep.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
This moon challenges your long-term goals and the people surrounding them.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Where previous varieties only hinted at red before fading through the season, this Hosta delivers sustained color and also challenges traditional assumptions about where hostas can be successfully grown.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Transgender athletes are underrepresented in elite sports — a fact that challenges the ideas of easy, widespread dominance.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Fewer people are getting SNAP benefits These aren’t the only challenges retailers that accept SNAP benefits face.
—Benjamin Chrisinger, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
The lawsuit challenges a trend spreading across major sports and entertainment venues of using facial recognition to prevent fraud, heighten safety and facilitate purchases.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenges
Noun
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Beyer’s criticism adds to a growing list of objections surrounding the project.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2026
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Prospective candidates will likely face objections, a ballot process where the legitimacy of signatures is formally challenged.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Protectionism and tariffs increased, and growing numbers blamed the citizens of other countries for their problems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Nearly two centuries later—while the Warren Commission did its work—the highest office in the land was still beset by pants problems.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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No one questions their autonomy.—
Robert Henderson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Rawlence also questions whether what Colossal is doing is really reviving extinct species.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Verb
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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.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Only a steroid-addled rival, Pavel, dares to question Jim’s position.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Verb
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But ensuring our democracy endures requires working toward reconciling our individual rights with our responsibilities as collective citizens of a pluralistic society.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Explain hurricanes Tell your children that a hurricane is a giant, rainy windstorm that requires a lot of preparation and precaution.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Two exceptions to that rule are Chase Ultimate Rewards® and Wells Fargo Rewards, which both allow point transfers (with the right credit card) and 1-cent-per-point cash redemptions via statement credits or deposits into eligible bank accounts.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Remer drills his students on roots, language patterns and the exceptions to those patterns.—
Ben Nuckols,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Districts that conduct regular principal working conditions surveys—as many already do for teachers—and actually use the data to inform decisions send a clear signal that principal experience matters.—
Linda Darling-Hammond,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The Religion Clauses of the First Amendment ensure churches can decide for themselves, free from state interference, matters of church governance.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
Verb
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However, the hospital disputes these characterizations.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The same report notes that Hilton publicly disputes Becerra’s assertion of front-runner status by citing polls indicating a tight race, underscoring that the campaigns are aggressively contesting the narrative rather than drifting in ambiguity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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