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
Extensive research shows that insufficient sleep is associated with impaired cognitive function, chronic health problems, diminished productivity and an increase in traffic accidents, just to name a few.
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Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Kairos has launched two times to date, encountering serious problems on each occasion.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Since then, inspectors continued to find a litany of problems inside the jail, including mildew and lack of food.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Greenidge also looks forward here to what is very much the most drastic of the post-COVID issues born of that time — the coming of artificial intelligence as a means for solving our problems, and what is looking more and more like a blurring of reality and simulacra.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
In business, this same perseverance can be invaluable when navigating competitive and fluctuating markets, stubborn problems or enduring long timelines that don’t pay immediate dividends but for which the rewards are worth the wait.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
In a series of news updates and exclusive, in-depth stories, the Idaho Statesman turns a spotlight onto the problems of traffic and transportation as the Boise area's population keeps growing.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
HOAs would not be liable for problems caused by such systems unless the HOA was grossly negligent regarding them.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Due to significant press problems, newspaper delivery is running late on Tuesday.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Kairos has launched two times to date, encountering serious problems on each occasion.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Since then, inspectors continued to find a litany of problems inside the jail, including mildew and lack of food.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Greenidge also looks forward here to what is very much the most drastic of the post-COVID issues born of that time — the coming of artificial intelligence as a means for solving our problems, and what is looking more and more like a blurring of reality and simulacra.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
In business, this same perseverance can be invaluable when navigating competitive and fluctuating markets, stubborn problems or enduring long timelines that don’t pay immediate dividends but for which the rewards are worth the wait.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
In a series of news updates and exclusive, in-depth stories, the Idaho Statesman turns a spotlight onto the problems of traffic and transportation as the Boise area's population keeps growing.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
HOAs would not be liable for problems caused by such systems unless the HOA was grossly negligent regarding them.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Due to significant press problems, newspaper delivery is running late on Tuesday.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
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This MaRV-style design challenges interceptors without requiring full hypersonic glide technology.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Cricket and basketball players are facing challenges, too, along with thousands of foreign tourists, while F1 personnel are seeking alternative travel to avoid the region on their way to this week's Australian Grand Prix.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The exact missile type remains unclear, raising questions about whether Iran is trialing medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) with maneuverable or hypersonic capabilities.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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The ability for chatbots to ask follow-up questions and elicit key details from users is one area where Wachter sees room for improvement.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If current events or personal issues are dragging you down, put them in the context of history (yours or the world’s).—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Google Cloud receives the most consumer complaints related to cloud storage issues, according to his platform's data.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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But China has consistently steered clear of direct involvement in its partners’ conflicts, showing little appetite for wading into Middle Eastern security matters beyond protecting its own assets.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Liz’s view The finance set has been worried about private credit, amplified by the troubles at Blue Owl, where a flood of redemption requests forced the firm to sell assets and look to wind down one of its funds for individual investors.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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And thanks to a penalty clause in its sale agreement with Warners, Paramount will now have to write a nearly $3 billion check to Netflix for its troubles.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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