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
Hidden streaks of fat hiding between and within muscle fibers can signal serious health problems, said Akkaya, the lead author of a new study that analyzed how ultraprocessed food impacts intramuscular fat in people at risk for knee osteoporosis.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
These are the root problems that can disrupt traffic at any moment, anywhere.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
However, problems became apparent when some patrons balked at driving farther north.
—Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Williams also knows the problems of open-air drug markets, including at Penn North, where two mass overdoses that were likely due to an animal sedative sent dozens of people to hospitals last year.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Since taking office in mid-2022, Marcos has grappled with multiple complex problems and political dilemmas.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
My left leg was crooked and shorter than my right, contributing to ongoing back problems.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Systems are now solving competition-level problems, contributing incremental advances on open questions, and helping mathematicians explore large solution spaces far faster than before.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Maradona had suffered a series of medical problems, some because of an excess of drug and alcohol consumption.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
These are the root problems that can disrupt traffic at any moment, anywhere.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
However, problems became apparent when some patrons balked at driving farther north.
—Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Williams also knows the problems of open-air drug markets, including at Penn North, where two mass overdoses that were likely due to an animal sedative sent dozens of people to hospitals last year.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Since taking office in mid-2022, Marcos has grappled with multiple complex problems and political dilemmas.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
My left leg was crooked and shorter than my right, contributing to ongoing back problems.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Systems are now solving competition-level problems, contributing incremental advances on open questions, and helping mathematicians explore large solution spaces far faster than before.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Maradona had suffered a series of medical problems, some because of an excess of drug and alcohol consumption.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
Noun
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Punjabi immigrants faced challenges when integrating into California farm communities in the early 1900s, accentuated by laws that restricted immigration from Asia, closed paths to citizenship and barred noncitizens from landownership.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The company said recent outages were primarily the result of severe weather and equipment challenges, both of which will be addressed by the reliability improvement project.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Now, Kaori's mother is left with memories, her family is left with questions and the community is searching for answers.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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While neither the county nor the airport would answer The Post’s questions about taking voluntary measures to reduce aircraft activity and bring relief to neighbors, lawyers for Jefferson County argued in an October case filing that doing so was no easy feat for the airport.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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The talks have delivered no progress on key issues preventing an end to Russia’s invasion of its neighbor, now in its fifth year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The talks have delivered no progress on key issues preventing an end to Russia's invasion of its neighbor, now in its fifth year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For novel products like these, education matters.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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These guys have no real experience in diplomacy, and to make matters even more difficult, our own King George III is not any more reasonable than the original 18th century model.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The story involves the troubles of a beloved brother, and the longtime effort to reckon with his pain and that of his family.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Mumbai’s troubles didn’t end there as Patidar reached 50 off only 17 balls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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