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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
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Michel’s legal troubles have been compounded by health concerns.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Chipotle shares tumbled more than 18% after the fast casual chain missed third-quarter revenue expectations and cut its sales outlook, citing troubles with its younger consumer base.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, Chelsea sought to change her name following media coverage of her legal troubles, Wisconsin Circuit Court records showed.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
But Pittman hopes she's put her car troubles behind her.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In addition to her legal troubles, Aileen also suffered from mental health struggles and reportedly attempted suicide six times, from the ages of 14 to 22.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Rosie O'Donnell is asking for support amid her daughter's legal troubles.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Wingler's 8-year-old daughter, Cora, had been having unexplained troubles with her gut.
—Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
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
Notwithstanding, firing Erika McEntarfer troubles me greatly.
—Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Laporta arrived armed with a plan to fix Barcelona’s money troubles — and was keen to blame as much of the situation as possible on the Bartomeu regime.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Michel’s legal troubles have been compounded by health concerns.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Chipotle shares tumbled more than 18% after the fast casual chain missed third-quarter revenue expectations and cut its sales outlook, citing troubles with its younger consumer base.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, Chelsea sought to change her name following media coverage of her legal troubles, Wisconsin Circuit Court records showed.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
But Pittman hopes she's put her car troubles behind her.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In addition to her legal troubles, Aileen also suffered from mental health struggles and reportedly attempted suicide six times, from the ages of 14 to 22.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Rosie O'Donnell is asking for support amid her daughter's legal troubles.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Wingler's 8-year-old daughter, Cora, had been having unexplained troubles with her gut.
—Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
That last hurdle, safely landing a SpaceX Starship HLS (Human Landing System) spacecraft, carrying two astronauts, upright on the moon, particularly troubles Green.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
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
Notwithstanding, firing Erika McEntarfer troubles me greatly.
—Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troubles
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Salmonella rarely results in more serious ailments, which can include arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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This is based on a mix of historical accounts, the discovery of body lice on the remains of soldiers (which carried the pathogens that transmitted the ailments), and DNA analyses conducted nearly a decade ago.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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The ability for existing infrastructure, like long-range security cameras, to not only secure evidence of potential threats, but also define and categorize them is key to automating security operations.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kleinstreuer, who subsequently received harassing messages and death threats online, has required security protection.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ancelotti had great success in managing Vinicius Jr, who is now having problems with Alonso.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Ciri’s problems, unfortunately, are rooted in the present.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The biggest test may be in Virginia, which is home to many federal workers impacted by the government shutdown and efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to slash agencies.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Peacock previously told The Charlotte Observer his fundraising efforts during the 2025 campaign brought in more money in a shorter period of time than any of his previous campaigns.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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In the short term, Jaime also worries that some workers may have no choice but to leave their children in less-than-ideal settings to keep working – like with an adult in the community who's informally looking after many of the children who would otherwise be in Head Start.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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Lyman also worries that money spent of fusion could siphon dollars from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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The world’s most popular YouTuber partnered with Disney, Make-A-Wish America and YouTube to grant a Frightfully Fun Wish for 40 kids who’ve battled critical illnesses and wished to meet their favorite content creators.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Of course, a good number of researchers and critics have warned of the dangers of using AI in these consequential domains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under the initiative, if there are concerns that a young person might be interacting with knives, the police will work with local services to discuss the dangers of knives with that young person.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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On Saturday, representatives from APEC's 21 member countries acknowledged challenges facing the global trade system and supply chains in a joint declaration.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Mikie Sherrill had two main challenges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Troubles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troubles. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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