1
as in hardships
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
the many difficulties that he encountered on the road from poor orphan to head of a major corporation
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2
as in complications
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
there was a minor difficulty when we realized that the store had already closed
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as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
the only difficulty I have with the dress is its color—does it come in anything besides purple?
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as in controversies
variance of opinion on a matter
the theologian's ongoing difficulties with the Vatican
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Recent Examples of difficulties
It's become well established as an excellent choice for elderly people with nutrition problems or swallowing difficulties.
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Fathers spoke of feeling abandoned by the government and the difficulties of getting help.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Sergio Perez faced considerable difficulties during the 2024 season with a car that was affected by balance problems, and the increasing gap to the Dutchman made matters worse for him.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
This feature was somewhat infamously promised as part of last year's release but got bumped back after development difficulties.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Apple has faced several headwinds over the past year, including lackluster iPhone 16 sales and difficulties building out its artificial intelligence unit.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Greengrass and his team of three editors, led by seasoned action hand William Goldenberg, cut back and forth between Kevin’s personal difficulties and reports of rapidly escalating wildfires, the scramble to control them led by Cal Fire battalion chief Ray Martinez (Yul Vázquez).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The brothers, through their lawyer Norberto Cisneros, said the sculpture’s delay stemmed from inflation, difficulties in obtaining materials and work stoppages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
That demand is fueled by workspace changes due to the pandemic and the difficulties of integrating AI in the workforce.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Fathers spoke of feeling abandoned by the government and the difficulties of getting help.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Sergio Perez faced considerable difficulties during the 2024 season with a car that was affected by balance problems, and the increasing gap to the Dutchman made matters worse for him.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
This feature was somewhat infamously promised as part of last year's release but got bumped back after development difficulties.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Apple has faced several headwinds over the past year, including lackluster iPhone 16 sales and difficulties building out its artificial intelligence unit.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Greengrass and his team of three editors, led by seasoned action hand William Goldenberg, cut back and forth between Kevin’s personal difficulties and reports of rapidly escalating wildfires, the scramble to control them led by Cal Fire battalion chief Ray Martinez (Yul Vázquez).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The brothers, through their lawyer Norberto Cisneros, said the sculpture’s delay stemmed from inflation, difficulties in obtaining materials and work stoppages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
That demand is fueled by workspace changes due to the pandemic and the difficulties of integrating AI in the workforce.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for difficulties
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But fortunately, those hardships brought the team closer.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Haase said some families now come forward to ask if counselors can support their child through family hardships such as a divorce.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
8 Sep. 2025
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When Cochrane died in 1913, at 74, from complications following a stroke, there was a growing commercial market for dishwashers in the United States.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Viruses can trigger serious asthma attacks and lead to complications such as bronchitis or pneumonia.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Skilled marketers must proactively address customer objections in their content to win sales.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, all states allow medical vaccine exemptions, and most states have exemption policies in place for people with strong religious objections in an effort to balance the need for public health with freedom of choice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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But before this, Eververse controversies were not usually 1) a set of armor very clearly being taken from a free activity and made paid and 2) the game being in one of its worst states of all time with player sentiment bottomed out.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the city has also faced a recent string of controversies under her leadership and calls for greater transparency.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Renowned legal journalist Jeffrey Toobin will be the keynote, offering perspective on justice, mercy, and the complexities of the legal system.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The film told the story of an underachieving stoner (Rogen) and an ambitious TV reporter (Katherine Heigl) who, after their one-night stand results in pregnancy, must navigate the complexities of becoming parents while getting to know each other.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When exceptions arise, who has the authority—and the context—to decide?—
Matthew Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are narrow exceptions for this bill, as well.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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International investment treaty disputes are arbitrated under a third-party institution that employs attorneys who specialize in international law and have no particular ties to either party.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The California Governor’s Office disputes Kominski’s characterization of contractor donations as a vector for political influence.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Labour government has attempted to tame resentment by catering to the public’s most prominent complaints, particularly immigration.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Participating buyers agree to purchase produce from farms that adhere to the program’s stringent set of protections for workers, let workers be informed about their rights by the CIW and allow independent auditors to investigate complaints from their fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Difficulties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/difficulties. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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