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
The more complex the problems become, the greater the demands on those external resources, while those resources themselves — due to the increasing specialization of the nature of the assignments — become less available, less comprehensive, and less sufficient overall.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
And with that comes flat tires, alignment issues, bent suspension and other problems from drivers hitting potholes.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Idaho is taking steps to bolster its antiquated coroner system following stories by ProPublica that documented how lawmakers have repeatedly failed to fix problems that harm grieving families.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The decision by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes followed Bolsonaro's hospitalization since March 13 for pneumonia, one of several health problems the former leader has faced since he was stabbed by a man in 2018 before he was elected president.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Dental problems often don’t resolve on their own.
—Blake Farmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
This is just going around solving problems.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
National Transportation Safety Board investigators are looking at whether that lack of warning or any other problems with the airport's layers of safety precautions could have led to the crash.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Bigger up front and better depth Charlotte’s health and depth were two of the biggest problems last season, with the team missing multiple key starters on both sides of the ball with season-ending injuries.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
And with that comes flat tires, alignment issues, bent suspension and other problems from drivers hitting potholes.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Idaho is taking steps to bolster its antiquated coroner system following stories by ProPublica that documented how lawmakers have repeatedly failed to fix problems that harm grieving families.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The decision by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes followed Bolsonaro's hospitalization since March 13 for pneumonia, one of several health problems the former leader has faced since he was stabbed by a man in 2018 before he was elected president.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Dental problems often don’t resolve on their own.
—Blake Farmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
This is just going around solving problems.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
National Transportation Safety Board investigators are looking at whether that lack of warning or any other problems with the airport's layers of safety precautions could have led to the crash.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Bigger up front and better depth Charlotte’s health and depth were two of the biggest problems last season, with the team missing multiple key starters on both sides of the ball with season-ending injuries.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
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Overcoming wireless challenges At sites like the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant, decommissioning is a slow, multi-decade crawl.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the North Bay, the SMART commuter rail line will begin work next week to extend service to the city of Healdsburg, with plenty of challenges, both in construction and in finding long-term funding.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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TurboTax from Intuit guides you through each step of the filing process with straightforward questions and access to explainers, videos and bonus tips.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trilateral talks involving Russia, which have yet to produce any breakthrough on key issues, have been on ice while the Iran war has dominated international attention.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Having such a system on aircraft also introduces other issues, like tracking and stabilization, when the target is small and both the target and interceptor are moving.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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While the Justice Department settles most tax matters civilly through fines, when prosecutors do charge criminal fraud, their conviction rate is over 90%.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Lee Grismer, an evolutionary biologist at La Sierra University, explained why that isolation matters.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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The actor did face a number of legal troubles over the years amid struggles with drugs and alcohol.—
Today,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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Woods' back troubles first surfaced in 2014.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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