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as in disease
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 threat
something that may cause injury or harm
that wild dog is trouble, so stay away
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as in problem
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 effort
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 risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
if you think your brother might be in trouble, then let's go check up on him
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as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety
don't trouble about me—I'll be fine
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as in to bother
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 trouble
Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
But the allegations are likely to cause some trouble for Keir Starmer and his bid to establish closer ties with Beijing.
—Sorcha Bradley, The Week Uk, theweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Laura Romero, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Although Messi didn’t find the back of the net, the Argentine was prominently involved throughout the game at Chase Stadium, contributing the assist for Alba’s game-winning goal and troubling the Atlanta goal consistently.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The French and German governments collapsed this month, underscoring Europe’s lack of key leadership amid its economic troubles.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
But the allegations are likely to cause some trouble for Keir Starmer and his bid to establish closer ties with Beijing.
—Sorcha Bradley, The Week Uk, theweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
What troubled me was [the officer] had a folder on me containing my personal information.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Although Messi didn’t find the back of the net, the Argentine was prominently involved throughout the game at Chase Stadium, contributing the assist for Alba’s game-winning goal and troubling the Atlanta goal consistently.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouble
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The diet has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and related conditions like obesity, high cholesterol and hypertension.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Multiple clinical trials are also underway to determine what other diseases GLP-1 drugs may potentially protect against.Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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In an interview Monday with Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation, Jon Morosi of MLB Network said the biggest threat to sign Hernández might be yet another runner-up in the Soto sweepstakes: The Boston Red Sox.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Maybe the threat of revealing Dutton secrets can even save Jamie's bacon from Beth-and-Rip justice.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 9 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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Sea-level rise actually reduces ocean frontage, but that’s the least of the problems with his assessment.Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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The main opposition Democratic Party, which vowed to introduce impeachment bills against the president every week after the first effort failed due to the ruling party's boycott, filed a second motion on Thursday.Se Eun Gong, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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During the regular 2023 legislative session and in several special sessions that followed, Abbott pushed mightily for legislation to establish a school voucher system but his efforts died in the House amid the stubborn opposition of Democrats and a handful of Republicans.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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Signing Bieber to a one-year deal, with Bieber holding an option for a second year, provides Cleveland with risk.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The entire West coast is at risk for tsunamis California is by no means the only part of the United States at risk for tsunamis.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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After Thompson was gunned down on a Manhattan sidewalk heading to the company’s investor day, businesses worry their executives face a higher risk of violence.Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Let Bvlgari Do The Decorating At Bvlgari London, those who book the Bvlgari Suite for Christmas need not worry about bringing any festive décor.Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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With so much competition, why would China even bother pouring money and effort into such megaconstellations?Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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About 50% of colonies and millions of bees die each year from a variety of ailments, devastating numbers for beekeepers.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Pentagon is using the funding to study arthritis, cancer and chronic fatigue — all ailments that affect women in the military.Eva Pound, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trouble. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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