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as in objection
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 problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the many challenges facing developing countries in the 21st century
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as in to question
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 to need
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenge
Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
The trailer shows many of the series' beloved stars returning to work at the studio, confronting new challenges that reflect and comment on the issues plaguing the video game industry in the real world.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
His distinctive monotone, used to harangue and belittle those who challenge him, lifted into song.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The court will begin hearing challenges to the case starting Friday, giving it a little over a week to make a decision.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
The trailer shows many of the series' beloved stars returning to work at the studio, confronting new challenges that reflect and comment on the issues plaguing the video game industry in the real world.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
With casino and tourism industry support — and their help paying for the project — politicians, including its most vocal critics, like Goodman, have found little reason to challenge Boring’s plans.
—Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
His distinctive monotone, used to harangue and belittle those who challenge him, lifted into song.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenge
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The film has been criticized for trafficking in clichés and gender stereotypes, for equating transitioning with death, for presenting it as a kind of moral redemption, for making older cisgender audiences feel virtuous by endorsing it, among other objections.—
Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
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And appeals courts have upheld the gag order over Trump’s First Amendment objections.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2025
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Kadiri says the solution to these problems is technology, which a variety of startups in Nigeria are championing.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
12 Jan. 2025
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Houston, seeded No. 4, had zero problem eliminating the Chargers with a second-half blitz that L.A. saw coming, but still couldn’t combat.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Shares of the company traded 1.4% higher on Thursday morning. Strategy in focus BP has underperformed its European rivals of late as energy market participants continue to question the firm’s investment case.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Senate Committees are set to question six of Donald Trump’s top appointees over their priorities and positions on issues of war, spycraft, electric cars and more.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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But by finalizing the regulations now, the CFPB effectively dared the incoming Trump administration and its Republican allies in Congress to undo rules that are broadly popular and could help millions of people who are burdened by medical debt.—
Noam N. Levey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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By the time anyone dared return — at great personal risk — the park’s permanent denizens hadn’t been fed in a week, and were further traumatized by ongoing bombardments.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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These factors will help determine the number of light fixtures needed and the correct placement to give an even illumination throughout the space.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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Bungie needs a win, and Sony needs another win (besides Helldivers 2) in the live service space, especially after Concord.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Cohen is obviously fully on board with Stearns’ philosophy of limiting free agent deals to three years or fewer (the Soto contract of course being the notable exception).—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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As part of the agreement, GM will obtain affirmative customer consent to collect, use, or disclose certain types of connected vehicle data (with exceptions for certain purposes).—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Jan. 2025
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The risks are there, which is why protection matters.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
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During the Mackinac Island trip, Mr. Nash’s team urged Ms. Bondi to avoid the matter and nudge other Republican attorneys general to do the same, according to two people who attended the event, who were not authorized to speak publicly because the conversations were supposed to be confidential.—
Eric Lipton,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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He was convicted and fined several times for contesting crimes against humanity including, in 2014, for suggesting the Ebola virus could be a solution to the global over-population.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Jan. 2025
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The player does not contest this but queries why some Arsenal team-mates were treated more leniently for similar offences.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenge. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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