double binds

noun

plural of double bind
as in dilemmas
a situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices the double bind faced by every politician: responding to scurrilous charges only gives them unwarranted publicity; not responding to such charges is often interpreted as an admission of guilt

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  1. dilemmas
  2. problems
Noun
  • UAVs can extend reach, generate mass, create dilemmas, and impose costs.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Instead of adding more junk to your drawers, these clever gadgets actually solve kitchen dilemmas we’re all faced with.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of dilemmas
Noun
  • Pyrotechnics set off at home are even more likely to trigger cardiovascular problems, the American Lung Assn.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Some people have to remove bird feeders during the summer because of problems with bears, raccoons, and other wild animals.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of problems
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“Double binds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double%20binds. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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