problems

noun

plural of problem
1
as in challenges
something that requires thought and skill for resolution the problem of world hunger

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2
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 Programs such as HyCAT are intended to provide more frequent opportunities to test technologies in realistic flight conditions, potentially allowing developers to identify problems earlier and iterate more quickly. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 The court also said any problems caused by the timing of the ruling is the fault of the secretary of state, who waited eight months before making a decision on the ballot initiative. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 Located off Statesville Road north of uptown, Jail North was a juvenile detention center from 2020 to 2022 before staffing problems forced its closure. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2026 Deficit turnaround Meloni inherited an Italy that was politically divided and fraught with fiscal problems. — Jenni Reid,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 Retired computer scientist Tom Verhoeff first explored such problems in a workshop for a grade school math camp, where the campers investigated with actual string and carabiners but also translated the problem into symbols. — Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026 His recent levying of tariffs against Canada have become problems for Republicans in the Maine and Michigan Senate races. — Josh Boak, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 Drugs such as Lamictal and lithium, along with anticonvulsants and antipsychotics, can help control manic and depressive episodes, quiet racing thoughts and sleep problems, and curb risky behavior. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Miguel says the problems facing rural populations can be daunting. — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
  1. challenges
  2. questions
  3. issues
  4. matters
  5. troubles
Noun
  • Advancements in security screenings have also brought challenges, including potential discrimination against certain passengers.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • These days, the existential challenges faced by newspapers across the country sound more like a Shakespearean tragedy than a comedy.
    — Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of challenges
Noun
  • Set against the backdrop of political dishonesty and the country’s abandonment of ideals, the book probes questions about how to be an artist in the world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Now, officials are raising questions about the project’s future.
    — Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of questions
Noun
  • His defense attorney previously said the assaults were not politically motivated and that DeFoor suffers from mental health issues.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council has been fighting in court to force Olive Park’s owners, Millennia Housing Management, to secure the vacant property and fix issues with water, trash, mold and pests.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of issues
Noun
  • The Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission, and Canada’s Competition Bureau have worked together for decades on cross-border antitrust matters, including merger reviews and investigations into potential anticompetitive conduct.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • This combination matters when electronics need to communicate with biological systems.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of matters
Noun
  • The Phillies could explore some type of bullpen role for Painter in the postseason, although his first-inning troubles and lack of experience as a reliever might be enough to derail that idea.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The pair navigate financial troubles with their family after the death of their father and find love and romance.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of troubles

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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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