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
Housing costs have been a major component of the affordability problems facing consumers.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The researchers warned that while the idea of workers taking on more tasks voluntarily could seem ideal, nonstop work has the potential to lead to problems down the line, including blurring the boundary between work and non-work, as well as burnout and cognitive fatigue.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Even if your disposal itself can handle those items, problems arise in the pipes.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The problems are pathologized as individual problems, and then we get sold back solutions.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Training injured without guidance can delay healing, create compensation patterns and cause new problems elsewhere in the body.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Alibaba says RynnBrain addresses both problems through spatiotemporal memory.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The problems with that are 1) convincing the Kings to take back long-term salary for Sabonis and 2) the Raptors are nearly $1 million into the luxury tax and would love to get under that threshold before the deadline.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
For most healthy adults, the habit doesn’t lead to hygiene problems as long as socks are loose, breathable, and comfortable.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The researchers warned that while the idea of workers taking on more tasks voluntarily could seem ideal, nonstop work has the potential to lead to problems down the line, including blurring the boundary between work and non-work, as well as burnout and cognitive fatigue.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Even if your disposal itself can handle those items, problems arise in the pipes.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The problems are pathologized as individual problems, and then we get sold back solutions.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Training injured without guidance can delay healing, create compensation patterns and cause new problems elsewhere in the body.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Alibaba says RynnBrain addresses both problems through spatiotemporal memory.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The problems with that are 1) convincing the Kings to take back long-term salary for Sabonis and 2) the Raptors are nearly $1 million into the luxury tax and would love to get under that threshold before the deadline.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
For most healthy adults, the habit doesn’t lead to hygiene problems as long as socks are loose, breathable, and comfortable.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
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Corvus One for Cold Chain is engineered to function despite those challenges, maintaining flight stability and barcode accuracy without modifying warehouse infrastructure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The new superintendent will face challenges including new graduation requirements and budget constraints.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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That New York’s February edition has to dance around a public holiday, usually contending with the Super Bowl (which, this past weekend, poached CFDA chair Thom Browne, who usually closes the February season), has raised questions.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the Monday passage tees up questions about next steps and whether the Senate will take up the House legislation after previously passing its version, the Road to Housing Act.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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That agreement committed both nations to consult on security issues and respond to adverse challenges.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ruibal and Iglesias, alongside former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin (three players who were team-mates at Betis), are some of the most prominent Spanish football voices on wider social issues.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Zelenskyy previously stressed that the timing and format of any elections are matters solely for Ukraine and its citizens, rejecting any suggestion that the Kremlin could dictate the process.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Trust Act allows for local cooperation with ICE on certain criminal matters, like human trafficking, child exploitation, drug and weapons trafficking, and cybercrimes.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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As legal and ethical troubles for Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick escalated, financial support for her reelection campaign plummeted.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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All of that would be perfectly acceptable if the Bulls had picked up a first-round pick for their troubles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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