1
as in challenge
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the problem of world hunger
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2
as in question
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
there were only 10 problems on the exam, but they were all challenging
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as in troublesome
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Recent Examples of problem
Karina Tsui, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
The problem with that scenario is that Stroman, previously considered expendable, now appears headed back into the Yankees starting rotation after all, thanks to an injury to last year's Rookie of the Year Luis Gil.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
San Diego Elder Law Center, sandiegouniontribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018
Many people might be surprised to learn that undocumented immigrants are not typically problem children.
—Ellen McGirt, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2017
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Noun
Gas lines were tested in and around the home, with no immediate problems detected.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
The problem with that scenario is that Stroman, previously considered expendable, now appears headed back into the Yankees starting rotation after all, thanks to an injury to last year's Rookie of the Year Luis Gil.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The staff is trained to address residents who show confused or problem behavior.
—San Diego Elder Law Center, sandiegouniontribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018
Many people might be surprised to learn that undocumented immigrants are not typically problem children.
—Ellen McGirt, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for problem
Noun
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Leaving the comfort of a home territory that sees you as a superstar has long been a challenge for Latin American artists.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
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He was released in 2022 amid legal challenges to his conviction.—
Danny Tow,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The question on sexuality is sensitive and about 7% of people typically decline to answer it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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If a double cleanse is out of the question, find a clever face wash that removes oil, SPF, dirt, and makeup.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The instruments aboard Firefly's lander include a subsurface drill, an X-ray imager, and an experimental electrodynamic dust shield to test methods of repelling troublesome lunar dust from accumulating on sensitive spacecraft components.—
Kristin Shaw,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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What’s new in season eight is the show’s shift toward depicting phones as active and troublesome disrupters of a relationship that might have otherwise been perfectly fine.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As danger relentlessly pounds on the doors, Sloane begins to see the world through the eyes of people who actually want to live and takes matters into her own hands.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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Giannetti is said to have taken the matter seriously and relayed Lively’s concerns to Wayfarer.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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If policymakers are struggling to find a solution to a vexing public policy problem, my instinct is to try to identify a solution through independent industry self-regulation.—
Eric Reicin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Glitchy software and vexing screen interfaces led to a poor critical and sales reception for the ID.4, an electric SUV that VW touted as a revolution on par with the original Beetle.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Plus, there are limits on what a state can constitutionally do on issues related to immigration, Kettler said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Mar. 2025
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The furor reverberated nationally after Charlene Villaseñor Black, chair of Blackwell’s Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies, posted a public message of gratitude to the Indigenous scholars who brought the issue to light.—
Teresa Watanabe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And then there are Amazon’s worrisome clashes with Broccoli and Wilson.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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Still, trailing by 20-plus in two games against non-tournament teams is a worrisome sign long-term, even with the massive comeback at Northwestern.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The United States is seeing the worst flu season in more than a decade, with cases still trending up.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Others contended that each case is different and should be judged based on its own unique merits, such as the state the incident took place in.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Problem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problem. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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