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 pocket veto also raises problems relating to the separation of powers.
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Kevin R. Kosar, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Are students working on real problems or theoretical exercises?
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But between private-jet flights to Spain and shopping sprees on Rodeo Drive, these women still deal with problems that affect millions of women worldwide.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
An investigation by Bloomberg found 140 incidents of people being trapped in their Teslas due to problems with the door handles, including several that resulted in horrific injuries.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Everage also said the shooting was not a random incident, saying that there had been domestic problems for months before the shooting.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, that turns out to lead to a slate of problems.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Kevin R. Kosar, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Are students working on real problems or theoretical exercises?
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But between private-jet flights to Spain and shopping sprees on Rodeo Drive, these women still deal with problems that affect millions of women worldwide.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
An investigation by Bloomberg found 140 incidents of people being trapped in their Teslas due to problems with the door handles, including several that resulted in horrific injuries.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Everage also said the shooting was not a random incident, saying that there had been domestic problems for months before the shooting.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, that turns out to lead to a slate of problems.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
Noun
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For some people, this seems safer than the challenges of a relationship with a real person, flaws and all.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
21 Sep. 2025
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The challenges of disposal operations Disposing of World War II bombs is a task that demands extreme caution.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The questions the panel will vote on have not been disclosed, but speculation has run high that the panel will endorse drastic changes to the current immunization recommendations, including the guidance to immunize newborns against hepatitis B.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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Carrie Severino, president of the conservative advocacy group Judicial Crisis Network, told the Washington Examiner that clearer emergency docket orders can help stop issues from returning to the docket, while commending the justices for taking up the FTC firing case.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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The loss of right tackle Lane Johnson to a first-drive neck injury compounded the issues.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Again, Dell’s frequent price shifts can dramatically alter each configuration's value, so timing matters.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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For instance, when rolling out a difficult organizational change, setting clear guidelines shows visible commitment, and provides immediate small wins that prove why change matters.—
Sheri Bachstein,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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Forbes has reported extensively on TikTok’s troubles since then, from data security and privacy risks to the heavy hand of its Chinese parent, ByteDance.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Presley told People she was informed of her daughter's health troubles by Lisa Marie Presley's ex-husband, Danny Keough.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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