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
Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
There is an even spread of success and failure, of ethnicities and inherited dysfunction, along with a predictable checklist of social problems endemic to deprivation.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 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
Corday was married to actor Richard Long (Bourbon Street Beat, 77 Sunset Strip, The Big Valley, Nanny and the Professor) from 1957 until his death in 1974 at age 47 from heart problems.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
There is an even spread of success and failure, of ethnicities and inherited dysfunction, along with a predictable checklist of social problems endemic to deprivation.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 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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Taking the questions out of Black haircare, SLIQ does the thinking for you.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 May 2025
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Email recipe contributions, requests and culinary questions to: [email protected] Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
27 May 2025
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It’s advised to create accounts on both apps—WeChat and Alipay—well before your trip, as registering within China can be troublesome.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
22 May 2025
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The most troublesome loan in Donald Trump’s empire, a $115 million mortgage against a Wall Street skyscraper, comes due in exactly 46 days.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
21 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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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Dale Ellis,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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Khan went on for a minute about a vexing old record deal then seemed wisely to think better of that.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 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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According to data from Downdetector, X's performance issues began to mount at roughly 8:20 a.m. ET this morning, peaking around 40 minutes later before slowly declining.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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Roughly 21,000 users reported issues just after 8:30 a.m. ET, per the analytics platform.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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In another worrisome sign for Israel, the Trump administration recently negotiated the release of an Israeli American dual citizen, Edan Alexander, without the country’s involvement.—
Daniel Byman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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Grayson Rodriguez won’t be back until at least June and has a worrisome elbow and other injuries.—
Paul Bledsoe,
Baltimore Sun,
21 May 2025
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New films include an untitled drama about the Elize Matsunaga case, in which Matsunaga killed and dismembered her husband—a case that was previously the subject of Netflix’s 2021 docuseries Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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From their early days on the Disney Channel to their happily ever afters with their significant others, these celebrities are now all grown up, married and in some cases, having kids of their own.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Problem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problem. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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