challenges 1 of 2

noun

plural of challenge
1
as in objections
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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2
as in problems
something that requires thought and skill for resolution the many challenges facing developing countries in the 21st century

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challenges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of challenge
1
as in questions
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of don't hesitate to challenge any statement that generalizes about people

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2
as in dares
to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat I challenge you to swim to the other side of the pond

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3
as in requires
to have as a requirement having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance

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Recent Examples of challenges
Noun
Past seasons of Project Runway have done similar challenges tied to the Olympics. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026 Vignati did not provide specifics of what the restructuring would look like but said Opera Carolina is not alone facing financial challenges. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 Education for technology leadership Warfare has seen dramatic changes in recent years, with the complexity of decisions increasing at unprecedented rates and new challenges emerging rapidly. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026 And not because the challenges facing the state are any smaller than those facing the rest of the country. — Keith Brooks, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 One of those challenges that queens do get to banter with Ru is the Snatch Game. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 There have been a few challenges with the kitchen, namely using an oven designed for making bagels to bake bread. — Connie Ogle july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Despite the financing challenges, state and local housing laws have helped spur an ADU boom across the Bay Area in recent years. — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 California’s health care challenges cannot be solved through competition. — Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
Verb
The new model also challenges an industry belief that leading-edge AI requires heavy spending on data centers and the advanced chips that the US has restricted access to. — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Distillation sparks dispute The letter also challenges calls to restrict AI distillation, a technique that trains one model using another model’s outputs. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 Sisyphus’s Worst Day Ever is a 3D puzzle game that challenges players to engineer elaborate contraptions to keep Sisyphus trapped in an endless cycle, blending dark humor, inventive puzzle design, and a playful twist on an age-old tale. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026 The article challenges the myth of quick recovery, revealing that true healing often demands years, not weeks, with some studies showing exhaustion lasting seven years. — Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Like Morrison, Sánchez challenges a traditional understanding of who shaped American abstraction. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 The study challenges the idea that understanding art requires specialist knowledge, arguing that personal responses, emotions, and individual experiences can be just as important as knowing an artist’s biography or historical context. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026 This exercise challenges you to move each toe individually, which most people find quite difficult. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026 If the bill becomes law and the county challenges it, Pio Roda said county attorneys could argue that the state had improperly intruded into a local matter. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenges
  1. objections
  2. problems
  3. questions
  4. dares
  5. needs
  6. exceptions
  7. matters
  8. disputes
Noun
  • However, Pirlo’s candidacy came under scrutiny because of his role as a global ambassador for Russian bookmaker Fonbet, prompting objections from Italian Football Federation (FIGC) officials and from Italian lawmakers.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026
  • Walk into the conversation not only with your points down cold, but also with their constraints and objections mapped out.
    — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of objections
Noun
  • Its answer is that enough outside researchers will catch problems.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Any adult experiencing persistent memory problems should get a clinical evaluation, which is the gateway to blood test eligibility.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of problems
Verb
  • The challenge is meaningful – particularly in the context of a culture that still questions what obesity is and reaches for simple definitions and quick fixes.
    — Bryan Sivak, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • Gen might have gotten away scot-free from the sheets incident in terms of optics — no one questions her involvement, even though her job description includes housekeeping — but karma hounds her during the first day of the charter.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of questions
Verb
  • It was launched into a highly radioactive patch of low-Earth orbit where almost nothing else dares to fly.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • It’s described that a powerful and surprisingly funny story about an unlikely community that dares to take on one of the largest institutions in the nation.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Definition of dares
Verb
  • Though the crime is a problem that needs to be addressed, Robinson said some of her neighbors are using it as an excuse to make racist comments.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Grandfathered into the history of the hotel is Top of the East—just the kind of old-school, sprawling rooftop lounge with a drop-dead panoramic view of the twinkling town that every city needs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of needs
Noun
  • The United States, Canada and Mexico are coming off hosting an unprecedented 48-team World Cup that spread across 16 cities and — with a few exceptions — felt like a rousing success.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Fresh fruit While fresh fruit such as apples and bananas are allowed in carry-on and checked bags when flying within the continental United States per the solid foods rule, there are some key exceptions.
    — Fiona Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • For Johannes, stories like this highlight why access to electricity matters far beyond convenience.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • High jump is a technical event — while physiology matters, the winner tends to be decided by who can best correct their errors as the bar goes up.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of matters
Verb
  • The appeal also disputes Raper’s assessment of Wilson’s credibility.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • No one disputes this or suggests any medical specialty that can correct all of society’s failures.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
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