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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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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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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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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
Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Moderator Andria Wilson Mirza opened the conversation by delving into each director's journey to the screen and exploring the challenges of curating films with unfolding narratives, like The Brittney Griner Story documentary, which is highly anticipated and debuting January 27, 2026, at Sundance.
—Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
His 2026 goals largely build on longstanding challenges facing Denver.
—Jon Murray, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Saying things out loud for the AI scribe that would typically appear only in a clinical note can create its own set of challenges, particularly during sensitive physical exams.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Summit speakers explored the current landscape of business and industry across health care, child care, education, manufacturing and development sectors, by discussing trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s economy.
—Marianne Love, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
At first sight, the final score is all that mattered, this 34-31 wild-card playoff victory over the Carolina Panthers at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Saturday proving to be a soul-testing triumph that will provide powerful preparation for the challenges ahead.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Despite the challenges, Alex said the diagnosis ultimately saved them from repeating IVF without answers.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The seven grants terminated in December supported numerous public health programs, including efforts to prevent sudden unexpected infant death, strengthen pediatric care in rural communities and support teens facing substance use and mental health challenges.
—CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
When so much of what’s wrong in the world is the narrowing and shrinking of our moral circles, a movement that effectively challenges that has to do the opposite.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
In doing so, VetEvince challenges the assumptions of what AI can and should deliver in medicine for animals.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Palestinians in Gaza who spoke to The Associated Press in recent weeks questioned whether moving into phase two of the ceasefire will improve conditions on the ground, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and challenges securing basic necessities.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Data Privacy Week challenges that complacency.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
However, Peled’s move challenges the longstanding status quo forbidding Jewish worship at the site, due to a combination of prohibitions imposed by the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf and Orthodox rabbis.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Yes, Older Kids Can Still Benefit from Co-Regulation Valentín challenges the assumption that many parents make that teens just want more space from their parents or don’t want to talk about their feelings, and as a result co-regulation can’t be utilized during this stage.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 26 Jan. 2026
Higher taxes on the wealthy do not constitute a magic bullet to resolve all the development challenges our communities face.
—Gregory D. Squires, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
Deviations from protocol can become focal points in criminal defense challenges, civil rights litigation and internal discipline reviews.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Moderator Andria Wilson Mirza opened the conversation by delving into each director's journey to the screen and exploring the challenges of curating films with unfolding narratives, like The Brittney Griner Story documentary, which is highly anticipated and debuting January 27, 2026, at Sundance.
—Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
His 2026 goals largely build on longstanding challenges facing Denver.
—Jon Murray, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Saying things out loud for the AI scribe that would typically appear only in a clinical note can create its own set of challenges, particularly during sensitive physical exams.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Summit speakers explored the current landscape of business and industry across health care, child care, education, manufacturing and development sectors, by discussing trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s economy.
—Marianne Love, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
At first sight, the final score is all that mattered, this 34-31 wild-card playoff victory over the Carolina Panthers at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Saturday proving to be a soul-testing triumph that will provide powerful preparation for the challenges ahead.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Despite the challenges, Alex said the diagnosis ultimately saved them from repeating IVF without answers.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The seven grants terminated in December supported numerous public health programs, including efforts to prevent sudden unexpected infant death, strengthen pediatric care in rural communities and support teens facing substance use and mental health challenges.
—CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
The lawsuit challenges 36 boat strikes since September that killed at least 126 people, the first legal case to question their legality under international law.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
When so much of what’s wrong in the world is the narrowing and shrinking of our moral circles, a movement that effectively challenges that has to do the opposite.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
In doing so, VetEvince challenges the assumptions of what AI can and should deliver in medicine for animals.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Palestinians in Gaza who spoke to The Associated Press in recent weeks questioned whether moving into phase two of the ceasefire will improve conditions on the ground, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and challenges securing basic necessities.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Data Privacy Week challenges that complacency.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
However, Peled’s move challenges the longstanding status quo forbidding Jewish worship at the site, due to a combination of prohibitions imposed by the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf and Orthodox rabbis.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Yes, Older Kids Can Still Benefit from Co-Regulation Valentín challenges the assumption that many parents make that teens just want more space from their parents or don’t want to talk about their feelings, and as a result co-regulation can’t be utilized during this stage.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 26 Jan. 2026
Higher taxes on the wealthy do not constitute a magic bullet to resolve all the development challenges our communities face.
—Gregory D. Squires, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenges
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The fact that Arkansas legislators raised objections to the appointment is immaterial.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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The deal was delayed pending an investigation by the EU’s executive branch that kicked off last summer and resulted in objections to the merger from the Commission made public last November.—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Bera added that agricultural problems ultimately impact all consumers.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Onsite quantum advantage The Advantage2 system uses quantum annealing, a method designed to solve highly complex optimization problems that are difficult for classical computers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Naim questions why Ryan acts so distant in school.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The letter also questions a memorandum sent to the schools by the Idaho Board of Education just before the law took effect, explaining the new law to the universities.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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None of us dares skip the reading, and nobody bails on the meeting.—
Lauren Mechling,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Any film that dares to cover the life of a spiritual leader will likely run right into a high level of skepticism, scrutiny, derision and, yes, even some old-fashioned acceptance.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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True allyship requires us to create space for experiences that are different from our own, without feeling the need to fix or correct them immediately.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The surge in demand requires new generating capacity and infrastructure, the cost of which is shouldered by all ratepayers.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Smith maintained many of the gifts cited by Cannon fell under exceptions to the disclosure rules, including those governing charity event tickets and gifts for birthdays or holidays.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Under that order, the government required citizens to turn in their gold in exchange for paper currency, although there were exceptions for jewelry, certain rare coins and small amounts for industrial use.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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For hours, in the suffocating heat, Dooley sifted through endless accounts of mundane colonial matters—church records, itemizations, legal disputes, petty complaints.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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That’s left researchers and startups to take matters into their own hands.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security disputes a Minnesota school district's claims that ICE agents used a 5-year-old boy as bait before taking the boy and his father into custody Wednesday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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OpenAI disputes the exact numbers in the report.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Challenges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenges. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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