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as in questioned
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 required
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenged
The court’s comments came from a case brought by the Miami Herald that challenged keeping a portion of a grand jury’s report secret.
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Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Perez challenged a 94 mph fastball thrown by Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans in the fourth inning.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
In another lawsuit, immigrant advocacy groups challenged the DeSantis administration’s authority to detain immigrants at the facility.
—Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
That law was challenged and the Supreme Court recently heard the case, but has not yet issued an opinion.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Friday's tying homer came one batter after Toronto successfully challenged umpire Marvin Hudson's two-strike call on Nick Kurtz to begin the ninth, with Kurtz called out on strikes.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Helping the market get its head around AI The AI mood swing that left LSEG’s shares underperforming the FTSE-100 challenged the core of Schwimmer’s strategy.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Dobson, a researcher at Ghent University, challenged that assumption using high-resolution microscopy to examine melanosomes in platypus hair.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
However, Murphy also noted that the plaintiffs in the suit — professional groups led by the American Academy of Pediatrics – challenged the appointment of 14 ACIP members who do not include more recent appointees.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Perez challenged a 94 mph fastball thrown by Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans in the fourth inning.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
In another lawsuit, immigrant advocacy groups challenged the DeSantis administration’s authority to detain immigrants at the facility.
—Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
That law was challenged and the Supreme Court recently heard the case, but has not yet issued an opinion.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Friday's tying homer came one batter after Toronto successfully challenged umpire Marvin Hudson's two-strike call on Nick Kurtz to begin the ninth, with Kurtz called out on strikes.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Helping the market get its head around AI The AI mood swing that left LSEG’s shares underperforming the FTSE-100 challenged the core of Schwimmer’s strategy.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Dobson, a researcher at Ghent University, challenged that assumption using high-resolution microscopy to examine melanosomes in platypus hair.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
However, Murphy also noted that the plaintiffs in the suit — professional groups led by the American Academy of Pediatrics – challenged the appointment of 14 ACIP members who do not include more recent appointees.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenged
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Conservative influencers, among others, blasted the turnabout and questioned Bondi’s capability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a playful bit, Mandel sat down on the podcast wearing an obvious wig, only to jokingly storm off set after Bush questioned his appearance.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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But Cal Baptist closed that curtain and dared someone else — anyone else — to score a bucket.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hadi sometimes emerged to buy provisions or to visit his friends, who occasionally dared to gather in kitchens, on rooftops, or in basement shelters.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The White House team is required to file a report informing the court of the status of its compliance within 21 days after the order takes effect.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the extent of birth tourism – and its threat to national security – is hotly contested.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bob Bennett, an incumbent, is contested by Andrew Barchers and Mark Hill in Ward 2.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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That turned out to be all that Monroe needed, improving her record to 12-3 and recording her fourth shutout of the season.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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But its renowned wellness offering is arguably needed more deeply in London than anywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The owner, Lindsay Hoopes, has disputed that and continues to welcome the public onto the property.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Art Tinoco, the Riverside County registrar of voters, disputed the group’s allegations, saying they were based on a misunderstanding of raw data that had not been fully processed.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One participant quit and demanded a refund.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Musk formally accused McCormick of bias last week, and his attorneys demanded that the Delaware Court of Chancery judge recuse herself from two Tesla lawsuits.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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That night, Joost wanted to dine at a real restaurant like rich foreigners.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Although he was not involved with the original investigation, in 2024, Pierson also offered to help and wanted to speak with Muller directly.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Challenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenged. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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