1
as in challenges
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the problem of world hunger
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2
as in questions
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
there were only 10 problems on the exam, but they were all challenging
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Recent Examples of problems
Pyrotechnics set off at home are even more likely to trigger cardiovascular problems, the American Lung Assn.
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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.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
But many of the online comments show a hunger for local leaders who focus on everyday problems like filling potholes.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The problems for grid operators are far more complex, but Torus offers a full-stack solution that integrates hardware, software, cybersecurity, monitoring, and maintenance, while providing flexible capacity to keep the grid stable.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images A rocky start The anniversary rollout has also been plagued by problems on the ground.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
His first instinct was to reduce a sprawling set of problems into a handful of concrete priorities.
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Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
On Tuesday, some customers were still reporting problems accessing accounts, updating banking information and navigating the transition.
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Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Peterson has since said an increase in his creatine intake was to blame for his cramping problems.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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
But many of the online comments show a hunger for local leaders who focus on everyday problems like filling potholes.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The problems for grid operators are far more complex, but Torus offers a full-stack solution that integrates hardware, software, cybersecurity, monitoring, and maintenance, while providing flexible capacity to keep the grid stable.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images A rocky start The anniversary rollout has also been plagued by problems on the ground.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
His first instinct was to reduce a sprawling set of problems into a handful of concrete priorities.
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Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
On Tuesday, some customers were still reporting problems accessing accounts, updating banking information and navigating the transition.
—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Peterson has since said an increase in his creatine intake was to blame for his cramping problems.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
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That poses creative challenges, but also a lot of opportunities.
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On Wednesday, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch outlined a slew of challenges facing the city this weekend, including huge Independence Day celebrations, a World Cup match and a searing heat wave.
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The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
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An independent autopsy requested by the family of a 1-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in Mississippi raises new questions about officers' actions, adding to growing calls for transparency in the weeks since the shooting.
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Gates noted that his average time has been skewed by his recent health issues.
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Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.
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So the Heat are confident and Giannis is confident, which is what matters.
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Skeptic count matters because venture capital has priced these labs at unprecedented multiples.
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His character ultimately falls in love with Maggie Sullivan (Morgan Kohan) but Season 4 brought major troubles for the pair after Maggie's ex-husband (Marcus Rosner) shows up and attempts to work his way back into her life.
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Lam, who previously worked at Causeway Bay Books in Hong Kong, moved to Taipei in 2019 over fears of legal troubles and reopened the bookstore under the same name in the Taiwanese capital in 2020.
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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