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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
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
One of the first challenges on the project, according to Christiansen, was setting up a pipeline and making sure everyone involved had something to work on.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2025
David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
This ban was challenged by the Roller Rebels, a roller derby league based in Long Island, who support the right of trans women to participate in their sport.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This comes as the opioid crisis is one of the most urgent public health challenges in the United States.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
One of the first challenges on the project, according to Christiansen, was setting up a pipeline and making sure everyone involved had something to work on.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined lawsuits challenging Trump, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has accused the president of a vendetta against working people.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
This ban was challenged by the Roller Rebels, a roller derby league based in Long Island, who support the right of trans women to participate in their sport.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenge
Noun
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This time, Saudi Arabia may be willing to enter a deal in exchange for Israel dropping its objections to the PA taking control of Gaza.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Fewer than 100 units Condo buyouts require 80% consensus and the explicit objection of less than 5% of the unit owners.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Throwing money at the problem isn’t always the solution.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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For 47 games, the Lakers tried to solve the problems their roster presented, finding the best ways to cover up their flaws, accentuate their strengths and maximize their potential.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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Elon Musk has questioned the microchip claims made by DeepSeek AI, a fast-emerging player in the artificial intelligence pool, which is starting to challenge the United States' control over the AI industry.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Democrats have questioned Kennedy’s qualifications for the role based on his past statements and unorthodox view of medicine.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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And now, the daring OSIRIS-REx mission is bearing scientific fruit.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Whoever dares to harm our hostages - blood on his head.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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These sections will need to be removed to retrieve the remaining bodies, DC Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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Sprinkle and press some of the remaining panko mixture onto chicken if needed to fully coat.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The airport has restrictions on the distance that flights may travel, with some exceptions for select flights beyond the perimeter.—
Jack Birle,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
30 Jan. 2025
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That said, fourth-grade math scores still remained below pre-pandemic 2019 levels, with one exception: Alabama was the only state where fourth-graders' average math scores surpassed 2019 scores.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the family control element, Winfrey said, is the complicated matter of regulatory review.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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That said, will Ahsoka season 2 pay attention to this matter or focus squarely on the two leads, Ahsoka and Sabine, who were left behind on Peridea while Ezra escaped the planet?—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Tonight, two of the Premier League’s patchier sides meet at Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea and West Ham United contest the Carlton Cole Clasico.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Control over the narrow strip has long been contested.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenge. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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