1
as in challenges
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the problem of world hunger
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as in questions
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
there were only 10 problems on the exam, but they were all challenging
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Recent Examples of problems
The report says that this financial dependence may also make people less likely to report problems and change the data that platforms use to make safety features.
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Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Some point to ongoing problems, such as objects being placed in roadways, including large boulders.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
My coworker tells me every detail about their personal problems ‒ family drama, health scares, relationship issues.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
And as much as Davos is a great gathering ground to talk through all of these problems, the fact is the problems will all still be waiting once these CEOs return from the mountains.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
These water issues suggest potentially costly problems with the foundation, mold, or drainage system.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Congress, as the legislative branch, needs to seek bipartisan solutions to some of the major problems facing the United States today.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
On top of that, WVU has some quality shooters who could pose problems.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
The effort theoretically mitigates many of the problems of data centers on Earth, including their power and water usage and heat generation.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Some point to ongoing problems, such as objects being placed in roadways, including large boulders.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
My coworker tells me every detail about their personal problems ‒ family drama, health scares, relationship issues.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
And as much as Davos is a great gathering ground to talk through all of these problems, the fact is the problems will all still be waiting once these CEOs return from the mountains.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
These water issues suggest potentially costly problems with the foundation, mold, or drainage system.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Congress, as the legislative branch, needs to seek bipartisan solutions to some of the major problems facing the United States today.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
On top of that, WVU has some quality shooters who could pose problems.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
The effort theoretically mitigates many of the problems of data centers on Earth, including their power and water usage and heat generation.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
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Summit speakers explored the current landscape of business and industry across health care, child care, education, manufacturing and development sectors, by discussing trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s economy.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But the company faces significant legal challenges from state and local authorities as well as environmental groups.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Amaryllises miss bloom due to energy issues and dormancy issues.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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CalAIM reimbursements help fund the part of MidPen that focuses on supportive services across a wide range of experiences, from chronic homelessness to mental health issues to those leaving the foster care system.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Celina parent, Andrea Bocque, told trustees that accountability matters.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The idea of intergenerational exchange is embedded in the perspective of eternity, but the mistake is to see ecological preservation as matters of personal and political morality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Its closest competitor, Air India, has been dealing with troubles of its own.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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And God Created Woman, but in recent years, Bardot sparked controversy due to some of her more troubling opinions and faced legal troubles over racist and xenophobic comments.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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