as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain
the conundrum of how an ancient people were able to build such massive structures without the benefit of today's knowledge and technology
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Recent Examples of conundrums
More cameras on the sky could help solve such cosmic conundrums.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
The regulation of our environment; the presence of chemicals both intentionally and unwittingly in our food, water, air, and land; the ecological fate of all living creatures, and of the earth itself—all these dilemmas and conundrums find urgent expression in Carson’s work.
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Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
The design is done, restive partners are onboard, technical conundrums have been resolved, and the check just might be in the mail.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
Your questions and comments, as well as horticultural conundrums or successes, are always welcome.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
The seven episodes leading up to The Audacity's season finale have been crammed with enough questions, conflicts, and conundrums to fill Hypergnosis' infinite database.
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
Just yesterday, the USGA rolled out a pilot phase for Rules AI, aiming to spare golfers from the endless squabbles over sprinkler-head relief and the other rulebook conundrums that inevitably arise during a round.
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Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
There were too many injuries, too many different lineups, too many untimely freak plays and clutch conundrums.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
The regulation of our environment; the presence of chemicals both intentionally and unwittingly in our food, water, air, and land; the ecological fate of all living creatures, and of the earth itself—all these dilemmas and conundrums find urgent expression in Carson’s work.
—
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
The design is done, restive partners are onboard, technical conundrums have been resolved, and the check just might be in the mail.
—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
Your questions and comments, as well as horticultural conundrums or successes, are always welcome.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
The seven episodes leading up to The Audacity's season finale have been crammed with enough questions, conflicts, and conundrums to fill Hypergnosis' infinite database.
—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
Just yesterday, the USGA rolled out a pilot phase for Rules AI, aiming to spare golfers from the endless squabbles over sprinkler-head relief and the other rulebook conundrums that inevitably arise during a round.
—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
There were too many injuries, too many different lineups, too many untimely freak plays and clutch conundrums.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conundrums
Noun
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Nonetheless, Simón stirs up the ineffable sadness that comes with wanting answers to the mysteries of your family — and then, like it or not, receiving them.
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Many aspects of the physics underlying GRBs remain enigmatic—but Rubin’s potential for discovering entirely new types of transients could soon offer astronomers a wealth of additional cosmic mysteries to solve.
Noun
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In 2024, now grown and with her adoptive father’s approval, the young woman sets off with a wealthy merchant to piece together the historical enigmas surrounding the ancient Sumpa kingdom.
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Bob Gray is one of the big enigmas in the book that are intentionally put there to create tension and are never solved.
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“Conundrums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conundrums. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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