1
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
Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The endorphins, the adrenaline — the joy of it — as well as the new challenges that stress the mind in a good way would be very mentally stimulating.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 31 May 2025
Daniel Miller writes about the farmer who is fighting to save the California avocado, challenged by drought and a host of other agricultural and economic issues.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
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Noun
Despite the fiscal challenges, the Democratic plan includes $8.2 billion in new spending on infrastructure projects, which are separate from the operating budget and funded by dedicated taxes and borrowing.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The endorphins, the adrenaline — the joy of it — as well as the new challenges that stress the mind in a good way would be very mentally stimulating.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Verb
An anti-Muslim group is challenging the constitutionality of Nessel’s hate crimes unit in a federal suit that has dragged on for years.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 31 May 2025
Daniel Miller writes about the farmer who is fighting to save the California avocado, challenged by drought and a host of other agricultural and economic issues.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenge
Noun
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Several Republicans have already expressed objections to the legislation as approved by the House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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Maryland parents fight for right to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ school materials The school case surrounds parents’ objections in Maryland to books with LGBTQ+ characters that Montgomery County Public Schools, which is based in the Washington metro area, added to its curriculum in 2022.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Noun
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But that doesn't mean that Georgia's problems are over.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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But Florida so far has failed to take a comprehensive approach to the problem.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The announcement also prompted concern among bloggers who write about Disney parks in California and Florida, who questioned the impact the restrictions could have on the thousands who visit the parks each year from Venezuela.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Verb
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No one would dare predict that an American man is going to be lifting the Coupe des Mousquetaires June 8, but the current generation of American twenty-somethings is still taking promising baby steps in the City of Light.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Richardson, known for her daring spirit and difficult-to-beat top-end speed, brings several valuable qualities to the table that will set the ATHLOS league up for success.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Trump is actively harming our ability to make the batteries and other tech that are needed to mass produce drones like the ones Ukraine unleashed on Russia.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The body needs to move—and walking has become my own little act of self-care.—
María Quiles,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
Noun
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This law has been in place since 2014 and applies statewide, with exceptions for roles where background checks are mandated by statute.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This requirement effectively limits poll worker eligibility to U.S. citizens and excludes most noncitizens, with a few exceptions, such as high school students serving as student poll workers under supervision.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Noun
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They were raised during the internet boom, financial decentralization, and the notion that digital identity and ownership matter.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Others, meanwhile, said family matters should be left for behind closed doors and not for public shaming.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Mitchell Robinson anchored the paint, rotating effectively and contesting shots.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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That status quo would largely continue to the modern day, though yuri itself remains quite broad as an umbrella and its borders slightly contested.—
Vrai Kaiser,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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“Challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenge. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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