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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
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The center’s troubles may not be over yet.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
The lyrics offer a fresh twist on needing someone who can handle your moods and troubles.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Alisson also sat out nearly a third of Liverpool’s season with hamstring troubles.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Keanu Reeves is standing by his former director Carl Rinsch amid the filmmaker's legal troubles.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Stock performance by Salesforce on Thursday, which sagged despite an impressive beat on profits and revenues, is emblematic of the troubles facing software.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Tallinn, Estonia — Russian President Vladimir Putin is running out of time to win his war against Ukraine, amid a stalemate on the battlefield and growing troubles at home, a European intelligence chief has told CNN.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Economic distress has a way of compounding political troubles.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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
Noun
Galeno made the save, but ate an open hand from Omos for his troubles.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The center’s troubles may not be over yet.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
The lyrics offer a fresh twist on needing someone who can handle your moods and troubles.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Alisson also sat out nearly a third of Liverpool’s season with hamstring troubles.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Keanu Reeves is standing by his former director Carl Rinsch amid the filmmaker's legal troubles.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Stock performance by Salesforce on Thursday, which sagged despite an impressive beat on profits and revenues, is emblematic of the troubles facing software.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Tallinn, Estonia — Russian President Vladimir Putin is running out of time to win his war against Ukraine, amid a stalemate on the battlefield and growing troubles at home, a European intelligence chief has told CNN.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Economic distress has a way of compounding political troubles.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
Verb
There is one enemy, however, that still troubles him.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troubles
Noun
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Those advocating for a fundamental reset — including Newsom, businesses, cities and counties — say a cottage industry of consultants and attorneys have morphed the claim process to include common ailments such as high blood pressure and toenail fungus.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Not only that, but Jill said physical ailments were also taking their toll on the career politician.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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What’s more, Rick can’t get through to Danny, because the pop star’s brash and aggressive manager (Jack Reynor) refuses to put Rick through, and responds to his claims with threats.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Common travel regrets stem from preventable issues like poor planning, budget problems, and choosing the wrong companions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The inability to forgive was causing seismic problems in their lives.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Now, our students see through the basic PR/marketing efforts.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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At a base outside of Khomeyn in mid-April, an image showed at least 10 construction vehicles engaged in efforts to reopen one entrance.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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His comments come as concerns mount over the possibility of AI replacing jobs and worries that the tech is moving too quickly.—
Annie Palmer,Samantha Subin,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Wall Street worries the Fed is wildly off course in fighting inflation.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 June 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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This is why wastewater can give us a better picture of the prevalence of illnesses not always easily detected in a healthcare setting, said Bidwell, especially because most people recover at home without seeing a doctor or being formally diagnosed.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Community engagement remains crucial, especially since early Ebola symptoms can resemble other illnesses.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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The animal pads beside her, companion and protector, its golden eyes scanning the landscape around them for predators or potential dangers, as it has been trained to do.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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