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
ArsTechnica, 12 May 2025
The adviser must also demand coherent excellence and strategic consistency in the NSC’s submissions to the president and be able to distinguish between a problem and a crisis.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 12 May 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
The creek is known for having a sewage overflow problem and posing a health hazard to any who enter it.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2025
The adviser must also demand coherent excellence and strategic consistency in the NSC’s submissions to the president and be able to distinguish between a problem and a crisis.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 12 May 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
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These include the need for practical life skills, preparation for a fast-changing future, the challenge of managing screen time, the importance of affordability, and the search for learning experiences that build direction and self-esteem.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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While the audience is large in the aggregate, the study also points out the growing challenge facing viewers trying to find films in an increasingly fragmented streaming landscape.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Got a burning question, or comment, for On Politics?You can submit them here or send me an email atrdmorin@usatoday.com.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Of course, there are legitimate questions about why Awoniyi was asked, or instructed, to return to the pitch.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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More lastingly troublesome is the general blindness to anything but race in her work.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Teladoc’s BetterHelp mental health unit has been a particularly troublesome business as paying users dropped off in the years following the pandemic.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
5 May 2025
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Pumpkins have high nutrient requirements and love soil with lots of organic matter, so for best results, amend the soil.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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And though Madrid hasn’t released an official ‘comunicado’ on the matter, it is widely expected that the Italian will be replaced by Xabi Alonso ahead of the Club World Cup.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The height of the Soviet-era cruise missile threat was quite remarkable, but Beijing's ability to layer in many types of anti-ship weapons, including anti-ship ballistic missiles of various types, especially those with very-long range, is a uniquely vexing problem.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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In a vexing case, what was unheard and what did not happen proved to be the crucial evidence.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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However, the formal selection of those individuals was paused after concerns emerged that prospective jurors might raise issues over the weekend.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Glass points out that obesity is a complex condition, and people with obesity often have other health issues as well, related to the heart, kidney, and liver.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 May 2025
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Coupled with anxieties regarding a possible pullback in advertising spending, this created a worrisome outlook for the company.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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But worrisome events in Los Angeles suggest that the Trump Administration’s emphasis on government accountability is quite selective.—
Mike Fox,
Oc Register,
12 May 2025
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This is signaling the risen value of architecting wisely, rather than For example, the creation of a vehicle platform is $6-10B and many automakers haven’t yet realized a flexible, extensible, software-enabling platform, the business case quickly aligns with this sentiment.—
Steve Tengler,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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But his lawyers, pointing to apparent inconsistencies in Sokola’s account, believe the new case is far from open-shut.—
Phoebe Eaton,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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“Problem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problem. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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