as in disabled
deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities
all parts of the sports complex are fully accessible to the physically challenged
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as in questioned
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 required
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenged
Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The measure is one of three implemented by the EPA in recent months that is being challenged by the energy industry and nearly half of the states.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Several states, power plants, mining companies and other energy industry groups challenged the rule in federal court earlier this year and asked it to halt enforcement during legal proceedings.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
There were chess boards set up, and some attendees challenged each other to matches.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
One week after the remnants of Hurricane Helene ravaged the mountains, some of North Carolina’s highest gas prices by county average are in the region most challenged.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
As the job market and our workplace rapidly evolve, driven by technological advancement, employees are challenged significantly by a shift in roles and responsibilities.
—Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
From a relationship standpoint, Financial Services marketers will be challenged to build trust with younger buyers according to the panelists.
—Stephen Diorio, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The rule was initially set to go into effect in 2026, but has been delayed indefinitely as it is challenged in court.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The measure is one of three implemented by the EPA in recent months that is being challenged by the energy industry and nearly half of the states.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Several states, power plants, mining companies and other energy industry groups challenged the rule in federal court earlier this year and asked it to halt enforcement during legal proceedings.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
There were chess boards set up, and some attendees challenged each other to matches.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
One week after the remnants of Hurricane Helene ravaged the mountains, some of North Carolina’s highest gas prices by county average are in the region most challenged.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
As the job market and our workplace rapidly evolve, driven by technological advancement, employees are challenged significantly by a shift in roles and responsibilities.
—Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
From a relationship standpoint, Financial Services marketers will be challenged to build trust with younger buyers according to the panelists.
—Stephen Diorio, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenged
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But as people age, disabled hearing becomes more common.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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This bipartisan legislation aims to provide improved access to non-opioid treatments for pain management for seniors and disabled folks.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The elements of my performance that have been questioned are quite clearly a statement in opposition to fascism, injustice, and bigotry in all its forms.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Confronted by a society that rejected her because of her appearance, Julia questioned her existence and was even studied by Charles Darwin.Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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Even local state news dared to criticize Putin’s response.Peter Pomerantsev, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
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By contrast, 20 years ago, only about 5% of Americans dared to rely entirely on cellphones.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
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The idea of being welcomed into a team of like minded individuals and franchisees, with the ability to access help and support when required can undoubtedly be a strong pull, and help to alleviate some of the elements of stress and worry that comes with running an independent venture.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Economies of scale are very important in the investment services business as significant investment is required to build out and maintain the technology systems required to provide complex investment services.GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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He was also required to make a public safety announcement about the dangers of impaired driving.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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Starting in 2018, for example, Massachusetts Institute of Technology neuroscientist Li-Huei Tsai and collaborators showed how impaired lipid processing in specific cell types harboring APOE4 alters them in ways that could cause disease.ByJocelyn Kaiser, science.org, 12 Sep. 2024
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Control of the Black Sea’s near waters has been contested throughout the centuries and has played a role in the current Russian-Ukraine war.Colin Flint, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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Each of the platforms has contested the SEC’s allegations, stipulating that tokens marketed and sold on their platforms don’t quality as securities that should be registered with the agency.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
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Collectives disputed internally or withered out of inactivity.Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
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Paramount Global disputed the central allegation in the lawsuit.Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Challenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenged. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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