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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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But Thomas was afflicted by health troubles on the 26-56 Nets last year.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Many in this group endured intermittent homelessness throughout their lives, and now their troubles are compounded by aging.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Repayment troubles Many student loan borrowers with their bills paused can't afford the repayment plan options available to them, consumer advocates said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
And what further troubles insurers is large-scale studies show that GLP-1s don’t lead to medical cost savings, at least not in the short term.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The show promises a raw and unfiltered look at the Chrisley family's life after their legal troubles.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Sep. 2025
This isn’t the first time Pink has shared her health troubles.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Authorities suspected the plane crash was a ploy Schrenker used to fake his own death and escape his personal and financial troubles.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Katie Kitamura
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Notwithstanding, firing Erika McEntarfer troubles me greatly.
—Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The new movie brings fan-favorite characters into the 1930s as Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) is at the heart of a scandal and the Crawleys face financial troubles and social disgrace.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But Thomas was afflicted by health troubles on the 26-56 Nets last year.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Many in this group endured intermittent homelessness throughout their lives, and now their troubles are compounded by aging.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Repayment troubles Many student loan borrowers with their bills paused can't afford the repayment plan options available to them, consumer advocates said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
And what further troubles insurers is large-scale studies show that GLP-1s don’t lead to medical cost savings, at least not in the short term.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The show promises a raw and unfiltered look at the Chrisley family's life after their legal troubles.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Sep. 2025
This isn’t the first time Pink has shared her health troubles.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Authorities suspected the plane crash was a ploy Schrenker used to fake his own death and escape his personal and financial troubles.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
In visceral and unrelenting prose, the novel troubles the easy distinctions between victim and perpetrator.
—Katie Kitamura
august 21, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2025
Notwithstanding, firing Erika McEntarfer troubles me greatly.
—Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troubles
Noun
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And, in the course of the novel, the characters do, in fact, die, one after another, but mostly from the ailments of old age.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The partnership tried to play through the ailments, but the results weren’t materializing for most of the year.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Massie remains defiant, the episode highlights how Trump’s threats alone can destabilize even entrenched incumbents.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Sep. 2025
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The alliance grew from 12 founding members to 32, helped end the Cold War, supported democratic transitions in Central and Eastern Europe, and adapted to new threats from terrorism to cyberattacks to great-power rivalry.—
Kay Bailey Hutchison,
Time,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This body is now written into the club’s articles of association, in theory reducing the chance of problems.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The past year has been marred by a number of troubles, including resolving management problems and financial issues.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite my best efforts to neatly square away all of my things inside my carry-on bag or checked luggage, my suitcase eventually ends up looking like a scene out of Twisters.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What worries health advocates most is how their region, which drew an outsized benefit from Medicaid expansion, is now vulnerable to an outsized hit.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Luke Tilley, chief economist at Wilmington Trust, worries a downside surprise is coming in the jobs data.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These rules, enforced by the state Department of Health, are designed to prevent outbreaks of contagious illnesses that once posed widespread threats.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Public records and lawsuits show that many in-custody deaths involved serious health care lapses — medication being withheld, delayed care and failure to monitor people with serious illnesses.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For Thiel, who grew up Lutheran but describes himself as having complicated religious views, his interpretation draws heavily on Girard’s work on sacrifice, violence, and social order, seeing Christianity as uniquely equipped to diagnose the dangers of society that technology can amplify.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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But when Veronique reappears, revealing the truth of her birth, Marie-Louise must navigate the dangers of a France on the brink of revolution, where royal ties can be perilous.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Funding challenges often hamper business growth and expansion.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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His challenges intensify this week at home against USC.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Troubles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troubles. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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