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as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
there were no serious challenges to the legislative bill, so it passed easily
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as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the many challenges facing developing countries in the 21st century
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as in to question
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
don't hesitate to challenge any statement that generalizes about people
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as in to need
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenge
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
But the book also confronts the environmental and socioeconomic challenges faced by these communities, particularly in the context of climate change.
—Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Bird goes third and opens up about the evolution of women’s sports as well as her own career, and Moore, who fronts No. 4, discusses his path from a challenging childhood to become a Rhodes Scholar, Army officer, author and, ultimately, governor.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
For Gen Z, this often ties into communication challenges.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
But the book also confronts the environmental and socioeconomic challenges faced by these communities, particularly in the context of climate change.
—Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Both are symbols of resistance, challenging authority and the societal norms that aim to diminish them.
—Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Bird goes third and opens up about the evolution of women’s sports as well as her own career, and Moore, who fronts No. 4, discusses his path from a challenging childhood to become a Rhodes Scholar, Army officer, author and, ultimately, governor.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenge
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Over the objections of the defense, which is seeking a mistrial, the judge agreed to grant the DA's motion, CNN reports.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Burns, then, over the attorneys’ objection, ordered them not to have contact with him about his testimony or his case overall.Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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The impasse came down, once again, to who would bear the costs of curtailing the problem.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The state oversight board gave the probation department 60 days to fix the problem or close the hall.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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In the letter, Freedman questions why the only person Hochman has met with is the attorney of the one family member firmly opposing the brother's resentencing.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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After extensive hearings last week, including an in-chambers interview at Blakey questioned Acevedo himself, the judge determined that Acevedo could take the stand.Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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What is a witch, if not a powerful woman who dares to defy the gravity of societal norms and expectations?Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The brutal crackdown extinguished the rebellion and also served as a warning to anyone else who dared challenge his authority.Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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To Schilling, Hill, and their colleagues, this means that although predictive deep learning programs have their uses, the burden of proof needs to be much more rigorous when using them in situations such as medical research.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the restructuring happening there will be funded by GM's partners, the automaker does not need to infuse any cash in it.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Each exception should be justified and closely monitored to maintain the integrity of your security framework.Danny Jenkins, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Although the study found a correlation between city size and family bonds, with smaller cities leading the nation in strong family connections, Arizona was an exception, with the larger cities displaying closer family relationships.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, merchants should take matters into their own hands, said Eric Cohen, chief executive of Merchant Advocate, which helps businesses reduce their fees and take a cut of the savings.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Inking Conforto for $17 million certainly stabilizes matters.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sport, which has already been outlawed in most countries, has long been contested within the country.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones was also contesting the sale of the rights to his X accounts, emails, domain names and other intellectual property.Tovia Smith, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenge. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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