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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
Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
The trailer shows many of the series' beloved stars returning to work at the studio, confronting new challenges that reflect and comment on the issues plaguing the video game industry in the real world.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
His distinctive monotone, used to harangue and belittle those who challenge him, lifted into song.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The court will begin hearing challenges to the case starting Friday, giving it a little over a week to make a decision.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
The trailer shows many of the series' beloved stars returning to work at the studio, confronting new challenges that reflect and comment on the issues plaguing the video game industry in the real world.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
With casino and tourism industry support — and their help paying for the project — politicians, including its most vocal critics, like Goodman, have found little reason to challenge Boring’s plans.
—Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
His distinctive monotone, used to harangue and belittle those who challenge him, lifted into song.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenge
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The film has been criticized for trafficking in clichés and gender stereotypes, for equating transitioning with death, for presenting it as a kind of moral redemption, for making older cisgender audiences feel virtuous by endorsing it, among other objections.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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And appeals courts have upheld the gag order over Trump’s First Amendment objections.Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trejo also encourages more funding for organizations like the FUEL network to help residents with immediate immigration problems.Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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Houston, seeded No. 4, had zero problem eliminating the Chargers with a second-half blitz that L.A. saw coming, but still couldn’t combat.Jay Paris, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Yoon’s legal team previously questioned whether the impeached president is even eligible for prosecution.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
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Several conservatives were seen entering Johnson's office at the Capitol on Thursday afternoon, including House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland, who has questioned his leadership.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025
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But by finalizing the regulations now, the CFPB effectively dared the incoming Trump administration and its Republican allies in Congress to undo rules that are broadly popular and could help millions of people who are burdened by medical debt.Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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By the time anyone dared return — at great personal risk — the park’s permanent denizens hadn’t been fed in a week, and were further traumatized by ongoing bombardments.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Still, the Blue Jays would need to go find a true closer to pitch the ninth inning.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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But the city needs to let the NTSB investigation play out without interference.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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This level of funding is sure to be disruptive to the pro game; rumors are that dozens of PPA exclusive pros are inquiring about availability exceptions for this event already.Todd Boss, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Even the protections that preserve the park where de la Torre works contain exceptions for oil companies and Indigenous communities, and wildlife hunting is still rampant.Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Two weeks ago Sauer filed an unusual friend-of-the-court brief in the pending TikTok case which urges the justices to put the matter on hold and allow the new president time to work out a deal.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuit claims the city never entered into a contract or agreement with the Richard Mays Law Firm to represent the city in the matter, meaning the money paid by the city was performed solely for the benefit of the 18 residents, not the city.Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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He was convicted and fined several times for contesting crimes against humanity including, in 2014, for suggesting the Ebola virus could be a solution to the global over-population.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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The subdivision plan is being vigorously contested by the Landmarks Foundation of Palm Beach, as well as a host of other groups, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the American Society of Landscape Architects.Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenge. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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