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 require
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenge
Doug Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
Kaegi’s personal wealth will present a significant challenge for Hynes heading into the primary.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
The overwhelming majority of people come to the park by car and charging them to park has raised concerns about limiting access, discouraging lower-income visitors and making the already challenging parking situation there even more frustrating.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Still, Scheffler has gone 10 tournaments without finishing out of the top 10 and would appear to present a challenge every bit as daunting as Royal Portrush.
—Doug Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
Kaegi’s personal wealth will present a significant challenge for Hynes heading into the primary.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Verb
Among Democrats, former U.S. Representative Colin Allred and former Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke have both signaled interest in challenging for the seat.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
The overwhelming majority of people come to the park by car and charging them to park has raised concerns about limiting access, discouraging lower-income visitors and making the already challenging parking situation there even more frustrating.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenge
Noun
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Over the objections of some Federal Trade Commission employees who sent a joint letter to Congress, that agency held a daylong session about how medical care for transgender people was a dangerous fraud.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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With maximum energy density, enhanced safety, and faster charging, nearly all objections to EV adoption would be eliminated.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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More: Silver carp, harmful to fish and water, detected in western Wisconsin's Chippewa and Black rivers The group had done their homework on why these fish are problems.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Using herbicides early can have the best impact on keeping grasses and weeds from becoming a problem in your flower beds.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Some have questioned whether city commissioners can unilaterally change election dates — a decision that also changes the length of their current terms — without voter approval.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Carlson questioned why Epstein had never been asked about a connection with Barak or Mossad.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
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While most of the Midwest region (and the United States in general) was grappling with industrialization and the evolving social dynamics of the Reconstruction Era, in 1870, a young Louis Greater dared to do something that many would call revolutionary and bold.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Mearsheimer was gleefully blackballed by academics and commentators for daring to suggest that America had goaded Putin and been drawn into a costly war that harmed our interests.—
Samuel Moyn,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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These systems tend to short-cycle—turning on and off in quick succession—requiring more electricity to repeatedly start the compressor than to simply run it steadily.—
Brynn Cooksey,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Economic growth may require zoning updates Before 2022, most data centers in Loudoun County in Virginia were built in areas zoned for industrial use and drew minimal community pushback.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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One of the legislative wins for Texas conservatives last year was the passing of Senate Bill 17, the nation's second anti-DEI law that banned DEI programs, staff, offices and hiring at Texas public universities but had exceptions for academic courses, research and student groups.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Executives with a 30-year track record at the company are more the rule rather than the exception, P&G has said.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
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The soil should be rich in organic matter and well-draining.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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When speed and urgency matter, leaders and teams need solutions that reduce noise and enhance focus.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Despite being contested, Barnes leaped over a pursuing corner, and hauled in a miraculous reception to ice things.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2025
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Maybe home, for someone like Fogerty, was always the song itself — scratched, borrowed, contested, but still his voice on the tape.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 July 2025
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“Challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenge. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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