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
Protectionism and tariffs increased, and growing numbers blamed the citizens of other countries for their problems.
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Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Nearly two centuries later—while the Warren Commission did its work—the highest office in the land was still beset by pants problems.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The per-module economics simply did not scale to the long tail of real-world problems our clients face.
—Calvin Yadav, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
But slow decisions and weak coordination can quickly turn operational problems into financial and reputational crises.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
The project has taken too long, costs too much and suffers from too many management and credibility problems.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Scientists have to solve all problems at once, because only the overlap is where progress happens.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Struggles with childbirth and postpartum depression Panettiere recounts having a difficult pregnancy and her daughter, Kaya, initially having problems growing in utero.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 May 2026
None of these problems are particularly new, not in a world in which franchise expansion requires both more more more and an entry point for even the most casual of fans.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Nearly two centuries later—while the Warren Commission did its work—the highest office in the land was still beset by pants problems.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The per-module economics simply did not scale to the long tail of real-world problems our clients face.
—Calvin Yadav, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
But slow decisions and weak coordination can quickly turn operational problems into financial and reputational crises.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
The project has taken too long, costs too much and suffers from too many management and credibility problems.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Scientists have to solve all problems at once, because only the overlap is where progress happens.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Struggles with childbirth and postpartum depression Panettiere recounts having a difficult pregnancy and her daughter, Kaya, initially having problems growing in utero.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 May 2026
None of these problems are particularly new, not in a world in which franchise expansion requires both more more more and an entry point for even the most casual of fans.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
Noun
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The passage leads them to discuss the challenges of adapting Morrison’s novels for film, the power of evoking the inexplicable, and the influence of African folk tales on Morrison’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Still, challenges remain around heat management and manufacturing at scale, Triolo said.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Get concise answers to your questions.—
Dan Lamothe,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
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Participants answered questions about their sitting habits, physical activity and other lifestyle behaviors, while dementia diagnoses were identified using Swedish health and death records.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Recovery housing providers often help residents resolve these issues because many are still rebuilding the ability to manage appointments, paperwork and daily responsibilities consistently.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Earlier, the Starship V3 launch was scrubbed at T-40 seconds due to a hydraulic pin failure and ground system issues, delaying its first test flight.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Districts that conduct regular principal working conditions surveys—as many already do for teachers—and actually use the data to inform decisions send a clear signal that principal experience matters.—
Linda Darling-Hammond,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The Religion Clauses of the First Amendment ensure churches can decide for themselves, free from state interference, matters of church governance.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Tallinn, Estonia — Russian President Vladimir Putin is running out of time to win his war against Ukraine, amid a stalemate on the battlefield and growing troubles at home, a European intelligence chief has told CNN.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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At his 2021 murder trial, prosecutors argued that Murdaugh killed his wife Maggie and son Paul as his financial crimes were closing in, hoping the killings would generate sympathy and buy time from his impending money troubles.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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