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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
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 30 June 2025
For example, a more petite person may have trouble carrying a 140-capacity bag on their back.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Calmatters, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
Social Security’s long-term outlook was already troubled before Trump, and these drastic reductions make the understaffed agency even less equipped to support those who rely on it.
—Charley Locke, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
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Noun
Some would say this is not a big deal, but with a second season of With Love, Meghan coming to Netflix at some point, Markle is reportedly having trouble booking big names for the show and for her podcast, as well.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 30 June 2025
For example, a more petite person may have trouble carrying a 140-capacity bag on their back.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Verb
Snyder, of the First Amendment Coalition, said the public should be troubled by the secrecy surrounding the case.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
Social Security’s long-term outlook was already troubled before Trump, and these drastic reductions make the understaffed agency even less equipped to support those who rely on it.
—Charley Locke, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouble
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Vaccination Rates Are Declining Despite the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and the potential severity of the disease, vaccination rates are declining.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Sitting or standing on the plate for just a few minutes can help with lymphatic drainage, in return reducing swelling, boosting the immune system, and lessening the chance of disease.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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For residents in the New York tristate area, the threat is particularly severe.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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The threat of tariffs have also failed to convince Apple to bring iPhone manufacturing to the United States, Hollywood to make more movies in Los Angeles, or US automakers to close their Canadian and Mexican factories.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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In the following years, the early flood warning system that Eastland advocated for – and was once considered state-of-the-art – started to suffer problems.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Cassidy was released from Thorn Cross on June 11, and a day later, his father, Tommy, died following heart problems.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Those stockpiling efforts surged this year as steep — and unexpectedly expansive — tariffs came into view and during periods in which they were postponed or lessened.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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His comments came as national governments blocked significant merger efforts, not due to strategy, but due to politics.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The discovery comes as fears of a serial killer lurking in the community’s midst continue to loom over the area, with local authorities continuing to downplay the risk.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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And while the gas is well known for its short-term risks in occupational settings, less is known about the consequences of long-term exposure.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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On account of its relative remoteness--sat between Scotland 200 miles to the south and Iceland 400 miles to the north--the Faroe Islands hasn’t had to worry about over-tourism too much.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Though Harry assured Charlotte that everything is going to be OK, Charlotte can’t help but worry.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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While notification bundles were an option before, they were primarily used for messaging, and not all developers bothered.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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If Waldron wasn’t battered, then Phillies starter Zack Wheeler was hardly bothered.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The 83-year-old singer-songwriter and former member of Grammy-winning folk duo Simon & Garfunkel announced the cancellation of two concerts in Philadelphia over the weekend due to a physical ailment.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Yet Crawford was also pitching through a knee ailment for much of last season and as a result, began the current campaign on the injured list.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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“Trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trouble. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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