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as in ailments
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 threats
something that may cause injury or harm
that wild dog is trouble, so stay away
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as in problems
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 efforts
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 worries
to experience concern or anxiety
don't trouble about me—I'll be fine
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as in inconveniences
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 troubles
Steve Large, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser told The Beacon-News that conversations about CASA’s place in the courthouse had been some time in the making, as the county grappled with financial troubles and a lack of space in its buildings for county purposes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Synthesis ran into financial troubles in 2023, and by necessity, online retreat booking company Retreat Guru stepped in to save the training side of the business.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
For decades, Ramsey, who’s known for framing personal decisions as the root of most financial troubles, has promoted investments in mutual funds like 401(k)s, prioritizing building up an emergency fund and a strict debt payoff schedule.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Ramsey County prosecutors argued that Nick hid details of their financial troubles from his wife, and murdered her due to the shame of their impending eviction.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The troubles in the Middle East come at a critical time in the luxury industry.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Tracker, based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver, stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who driven by the troubles of his past, uses his instincts to find the missing and collect rewards.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Woods' back troubles first surfaced in 2014.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
In my experience, challenging conventions and presenting a more candid depiction of what troubles our fighting men and women — and their folks back home — brings you more credibility and appreciation than trying to spray perfume on the horrors of the battlefield.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
For Moore, the resident who is leading the charge against the cameras, potential surveillance of the immigrant community is what troubles her the most.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
What troubles C0llins—and many tax practitioners—most is not just the delay, but the way the IRS communicates during it.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Rather, what troubles him are the claims that the song’s success has been manufactured.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
But the financial angle troubles her further.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
And that troubles me greatly as well, because TikTok was a potential alternative to old mass media.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
In visceral and unrelenting prose, the novel troubles the easy distinctions between victim and perpetrator.
—Katie Kitamura
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Sacramento police are putting the liquidation of the office of violence prevention project funds on the table as a solution to the city's money troubles, even as the chief has credited the partnership program with lowering crime rates in the past four years.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser told The Beacon-News that conversations about CASA’s place in the courthouse had been some time in the making, as the county grappled with financial troubles and a lack of space in its buildings for county purposes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Synthesis ran into financial troubles in 2023, and by necessity, online retreat booking company Retreat Guru stepped in to save the training side of the business.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
For decades, Ramsey, who’s known for framing personal decisions as the root of most financial troubles, has promoted investments in mutual funds like 401(k)s, prioritizing building up an emergency fund and a strict debt payoff schedule.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Ramsey County prosecutors argued that Nick hid details of their financial troubles from his wife, and murdered her due to the shame of their impending eviction.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The troubles in the Middle East come at a critical time in the luxury industry.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Tracker, based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver, stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who driven by the troubles of his past, uses his instincts to find the missing and collect rewards.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Woods' back troubles first surfaced in 2014.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Understanding this cold-sensing protein could one day lead to better therapies for cold hypersensitivity that often troubles people undergoing certain types of cancer chemotherapies.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
In my experience, challenging conventions and presenting a more candid depiction of what troubles our fighting men and women — and their folks back home — brings you more credibility and appreciation than trying to spray perfume on the horrors of the battlefield.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
For Moore, the resident who is leading the charge against the cameras, potential surveillance of the immigrant community is what troubles her the most.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
What troubles C0llins—and many tax practitioners—most is not just the delay, but the way the IRS communicates during it.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Rather, what troubles him are the claims that the song’s success has been manufactured.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
But the financial angle troubles her further.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
And that troubles me greatly as well, because TikTok was a potential alternative to old mass media.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
In visceral and unrelenting prose, the novel troubles the easy distinctions between victim and perpetrator.
—Katie Kitamura
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troubles
Noun
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Both ailments required offseason surgery.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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These bacteria are known to cause a host of ailments, including listeriosis, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria, Guillain-Barré syndrome, miscarriage, brucellosis, chronic inflammatory conditions, reactive arthritis and death.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Administration’s treatment of immigration officers as a vulnerable group rests on claims that agents now face unprecedented threats.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to Hartling, school officials have since learned that similar threats were directed at other schools across the state.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Wilcox sued Tarrant County GOP chair Tim Davis when she was removed from the ballot in the House District 98 primary because of problems with her paperwork.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Within days, China’s surprise intervention in the deal quickly shattered that hope, as Beijing stepped up efforts to discourage Chinese AI founders from moving their businesses offshore.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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LaPoint explained the Rotary Club helps fund a range of programs, from literacy efforts to direct financial assistance.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wade reportedly worries audiences may think her performances are imitating an idea Swift created due to the 14-time Grammy Award winning singer’s enormous popularity.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Much of what the farms sell is on contract with prices already set, which means those costs will have to be absorbed for now, said Parra, who worries many state crops could see lower sales as prices eventually rise in markets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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On-time performance across the entire San Diego trolley system has been boosted by a year-old East County service change that inconveniences a relatively small number of riders.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025
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As a result, illnesses commonly spread via milk became less prevalent.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Over half of the illnesses are in children younger than 5.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Missy Cummings, a professor of engineering and computing at George Mason University, said these crashes highlight some of the dangers of partially autonomous driving systems that allow people to disengage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Angie Martinez knows the dangers of street harassment all to well.—
Allen Devlin,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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