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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
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Cook County property tax bills will be late again this year, the treasurer’s office bluntly affirmed this week, as various offices continue to try to catch up from last year’s troubles and address lingering ones.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Whatever your troubles, hearing him brings security, relief and joy.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Since the franchise's inception in the early 2000s, some of the cast members have made headlines for very real legal troubles, ranging from misdemeanors to major federal cases.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The story involves the troubles of a beloved brother, and the longtime effort to reckon with his pain and that of his family.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Mumbai’s troubles didn’t end there as Patidar reached 50 off only 17 balls.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Clearly, despite the industry’s troubles—which, to be clear, are real—Sazerac is feeling bullish about the future.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Toilet troubles aside, in an interview with CBS on Saturday, the astronauts spoke about the mission’s symbolic importance for all those watching from Earth.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
Steven Burg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Slavin began living in a van more than a decade ago as a result of a whirlwind of financial and personal troubles.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Cook County property tax bills will be late again this year, the treasurer’s office bluntly affirmed this week, as various offices continue to try to catch up from last year’s troubles and address lingering ones.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Whatever your troubles, hearing him brings security, relief and joy.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Since the franchise's inception in the early 2000s, some of the cast members have made headlines for very real legal troubles, ranging from misdemeanors to major federal cases.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The story involves the troubles of a beloved brother, and the longtime effort to reckon with his pain and that of his family.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Mumbai’s troubles didn’t end there as Patidar reached 50 off only 17 balls.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Clearly, despite the industry’s troubles—which, to be clear, are real—Sazerac is feeling bullish about the future.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Toilet troubles aside, in an interview with CBS on Saturday, the astronauts spoke about the mission’s symbolic importance for all those watching from Earth.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
What troubles me most about the manosphere documentary is not the influencers themselves.
—Steven Burg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troubles
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Star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) played in only two games, while quarterback Lamar Jackson missed four games and played through various nagging ailments in others.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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And as an athlete, I was faced with so many different physical ailments, from muscle soreness, back strains, muscle tears, broken ankles, to my bigger crashes and all of those things.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
16 Apr. 2026
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Court records show a trail of threats preceded Tiffany Woods’ death.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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But internal threats to the show are one thing, and Lorne Michaels is flawed and complicated in ways that not even some of his long-time collaborators will ever see for themselves.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hidden streaks of fat hiding between and within muscle fibers can signal serious health problems, said Akkaya, the lead author of a new study that analyzed how ultraprocessed food impacts intramuscular fat in people at risk for knee osteoporosis.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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These are the root problems that can disrupt traffic at any moment, anywhere.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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For almost an hour at BMO Stadium, the defensive efforts of the Los Angeles Football Club and San Jose Earthquakes held up.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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If passed, the bill could let some beach cities and counties, not the Coastal Commission, oversee development of certain housing projects, as well as efforts to create new or improved bike lanes, outdoor dining expansions and temporary street uses connected to big events, such as the 2028 Olympics.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jessica Klein, a researcher with the center, worries about the consequences.—
Taylor Sisk,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Drought usually peaks in summer, not spring, and that’s what worries meteorologists.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 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
Noun
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Aging and damaged brain cells, or neurons, can cause memory problems and limit the brain’s ability to recover from illnesses.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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This challenge is compounded for older Americans with multiple chronic illnesses — the fastest-growing segment of our population.—
Benjamin Kornitzer,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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As with delivery robots, the possible benefits of e-bikes — environmentally friendly, traffic-decreasing, super fun to ride — created a demand that ignores the dangers created by popularity.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Wire brush safety Potential dangers of wire brushes of all kinds have been reported for years.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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