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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
hoping that the doctor will be able to accurately diagnose my trouble
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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
that wild dog is trouble, so stay away
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as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the police officers first broke up the fight and then asked what the trouble was
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
please, don't go to all that trouble just for me
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as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
if you think your brother might be in trouble, then let's go check up on him
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as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety
don't trouble about me—I'll be fine
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as in to bother
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
I hate to trouble you, but would you mind moving for a minute so I can sweep under your chair?
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Recent Examples of trouble
Jon Burlingame, Variety, 9 May 2026
The two-time Cy Young Award winner is set to rejoin the rotation sooner than anticipated after teammate Tyler Glasnow left a start early this week because of back trouble.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
My mother’s rheumatism was troubling her, and Betsy stayed home to keep her company.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
At a time when people are having a lot of trouble having any faith in their government, this is a bipartisan issue.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 9 May 2026
The two-time Cy Young Award winner is set to rejoin the rotation sooner than anticipated after teammate Tyler Glasnow left a start early this week because of back trouble.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Verb
We also are deeply troubled by the cancellation of the $11 million grant to Catholic Charities of Miami, which played a very important part with the resettlement of Syrian and Afghan refugees in Miami and elsewhere.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
My mother’s rheumatism was troubling her, and Betsy stayed home to keep her company.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouble
Noun
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Hantavirus disease is considered rare, with 890 cases reported in the United States between 1993 and 2023.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In 2024, for example, more than 700 newborns died from spontaneous bleeding in their brains, which could have been complicated by liver disease or prematurity.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
Noun
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In the air, innocuous human behavior carries a sense of threat.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Colorado homeowners were among the least likely in the nation to have purchased supplemental insurance riders (53%), even as wildfires, severe storms, and flooding continue to pose real threats.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Gemini May 21 – June 20 A small realization about money or priorities could solve more than one problem today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2026
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Language development, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and relationship-building all begin before age three.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Jessica Chmielewski, Colleen Gartlan and Ella Riordan led a strong defensive effort in front of Noone.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The effort will focus on solutions that can be adapted elsewhere in the world, such as sustainable finance, digital innovation and workforce development.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Regardless, much of the developing world is made up of much younger countries, with populations in Africa, for example, at much lower risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19 than elderly individuals with comorbidities in the United States or Western Europe.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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One perhaps shouldn’t worry too much about AI being prompted to resurrect a talk-show host, what with the whole format dying anyway.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Equally important, a chatbot does not worry about your wellbeing the way a doctor might—which is important, since the best healers combine technical skills with moral judgment and empathy.—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
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There were other stories that bothered him more, like a post by a writer who recounted a chaste one-night stand with Tea Party activist and Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell that described her pubic hair.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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However, in the wild, the algae are the ocean’s introverts, and only glow when they are bothered, like jolted by a crashing wave or the hull of a passing boat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Manager Tony Vitello shared that Webb was dealing with knee discomfort, but Webb didn’t use an ailment as an excuse for his performance.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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The Hornets were down to seven healthy players for the final stretch of games, including Williams with an assortment of ailments.—
Joe Davidson
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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“Trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trouble. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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