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verb

present participle of challenge

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of challenging
Adjective
Ashley Kaye Kaye has been living in the truck for years now, but says the most challenging part is still setting up and breaking down the camper. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 July 2025 This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
Verb
Khan Suri’s legal team is challenging his detention in court, and on Thursday, a federal judge ruled he cannot be removed from the country while his petition is pending. Karina Tsui, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 Many foreign jurisdictions lack robust cybercrime enforcement or tend to favor local defendants in legal disputes, making prosecution of overseas intellectual property theft challenging. Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for challenging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenging
Adjective
  • They are often considered the most beautiful irises but can be difficult to grow.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
  • Speaking with director Joe Johnston, Oka explained the two most difficult things to simulate digitally at the time were human skin and water.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • In the more demanding Steel Nomad benchmark, the Dell 16 Plus trailed both the Acer Swift 16 AI and LG Gram Pro.
    Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
  • All while playing the most physically demanding position on the field, which Raleigh does at an above-average level.
    Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Verb
  • Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The witness said Metcalf touched Anthony, who allegedly responded by daring Metcalf to punch him.
    KC Baker, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Living your bucket list A recent study showed nine out of 10 participants have made a bucket list, many of which include daring feats, like skydiving.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In Florida, Our Children’s Trust brought its latest case because there still are provisions in the law requiring state agencies to prioritize renewable energy, Rodgers said.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • California's Regulatory Actions California revised its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets, now requiring that 60% of electricity be generated from renewable sources by 2030, as a step towards its 2045 goal of 100% clean energy.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The tougher policy changes are adding to the minors’ trauma, advocates say.
    Nicol León, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
  • Stellantis' loss, versus a 5.6 billion euro net profit a year earlier, underscores the tough challenges for new CEO Antonio Filosa, who was appointed in May after a disastrous performance in the company's crucial U.S. market in 2024 forced the ouster of former boss Carlos Tavares.
    Giulio Piovaccari, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Freeform rolling carry-on was deemed the Best Overall Carry-on by Travel + Leisure after rounds of rigorous testing at our New York City lab.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
  • Before a potential controller can even step foot in the academy, there’s a rigorous application and qualification process.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • In February, disputing rumors of a cancellation late last year, HBO confirmed alongside a first-look image that production for season 3 of Euphoria would begin in early 2025 with the same main cast members set to return.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • This can be helpful for disputing charges and clearing your record.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Challenging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenging. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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