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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
EW.com, 7 June 2025
Although Goldman attributed its lower estimates on the stock to its sales troubles, other Wall Street analysts cited the Musk-Trump feud as a reason for the stock to remain under pressure.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
But one of the judges pushed back, troubled by what Linda did after the fire.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Tisdale returns to voice older sister Candace on Phineas and Ferb, who spends most of her time striving to get them in trouble for their daily escapades.
—EW.com, 7 June 2025
Although Goldman attributed its lower estimates on the stock to its sales troubles, other Wall Street analysts cited the Musk-Trump feud as a reason for the stock to remain under pressure.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Verb
The last few months in the House have been troubled by partisan fighting as Republicans have charged forward with a budget process called reconciliation that unlocks Trump’s agenda.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
But one of the judges pushed back, troubled by what Linda did after the fire.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouble
Noun
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Millions of survivors Because of so many improvements in cancer diagnosis and treatment, many millions more people are surviving the disease, often for many years.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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Outcomes are less positive when the disease is diagnosed in adults, per the Clinic.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Distance makes a difference when judging whether a lunge is a threat.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Her words came a day after Munn's husband, John Mulaney, said the actress had received threats.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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For the social workers working with families through trauma, joblessness, health problems or other crises, burnout was a real concern.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Kesh’s remarks highlight how Alpha™ continues to solve problems for designers and consumers alike, building off a rich legacy and continuing to evolve textile technology.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
17 June 2025
Noun
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At the behest of the president, numerous federal agencies have undertaken aggressive, invasive initiatives to crack down on immigration, police speech, investigate political opponents, curtail US public health efforts and emergency preparedness, and more.—
Lily Hay Newman,
Wired News,
16 June 2025
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Michael Manley, the prime minister at the time, had asked Bob Marley and the Wailers to play the Smile Jamaica concert in an effort to calm tensions in the country.—
Natalie Meade,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Some powders contain aspartame or acesulfame potassium (also known as acesulfame K), which, one 2022 study suggested, may be linked to a greater cancer risk (although other studies have not found this).—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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Miyazaki being pushed to the forefront, mostly due to the way audiences respond to his movies, risks diminishing the work of everyone else at the studio.—
Ryan Gaur,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
Verb
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During his imprisonment, Corby worries about whether his beloved wife, Emily, and their daughter, Maisie, can ever forgive him.—
Anita Snow,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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Since the revolution, which transformed Iran into an Islamic Republic, Western nations have worried the country could use its nuclear program to produce atomic weapons using highly enriched uranium.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Also on this episode: With Emmy nomination voting ending on Monday, the Roundtable takes one more look at the major categories, how the number of submissions has changed some of the competition and who didn’t bother to join in.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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Orban said in February that organisers should not even bother organizing Pride in Budapest this year.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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The division is responsible for screening and reviewing medical exams to determine whether there is evidence that coal miners have developed a respiratory ailment, commonly known as black lung disease.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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There is a mounting pile of respected research on plenty of ailments.—
Lindsey Bartlett,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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“Trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trouble. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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