as in disabled
deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities
all parts of the sports complex are fully accessible to the physically challenged
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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
Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
These developments suggest that while NVIDIA has been instrumental in advancing AI hardware, its position is increasingly challenged by both regulatory pressures and emerging competitors.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Power listens when it is challenged by the people, not just by activists.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Supreme Court affirmed this ruling, resolving a split among lower courts on the question of whether visa revocations could be challenged in federal court.
—Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
This discrepancy, known as the Hubble Tension, has challenged our understanding of the universe’s fundamental nature.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
In the third case rejected Monday, an association of parents in the Eau Claire Area School District in Wisconsin challenged a policy by the school system that laid out guidance on supporting students going through a gender transition.
—Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Still, if the Sharks’ template is any indication, the Penguins will likely be challenged to become contenders again — not just this season but for years to come.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Vincerx's liquidity is challenged, with the company projecting its existing cash resources to fund operations into early 2025.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
By Tuesday afternoon, the wildfire had burned more than 2,800 acres, and officials said that gusts as strong as 60 miles per hour had challenged the more than 700 firefighters responding to the scene.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
These developments suggest that while NVIDIA has been instrumental in advancing AI hardware, its position is increasingly challenged by both regulatory pressures and emerging competitors.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Power listens when it is challenged by the people, not just by activists.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Supreme Court affirmed this ruling, resolving a split among lower courts on the question of whether visa revocations could be challenged in federal court.
—Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
This discrepancy, known as the Hubble Tension, has challenged our understanding of the universe’s fundamental nature.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
In the third case rejected Monday, an association of parents in the Eau Claire Area School District in Wisconsin challenged a policy by the school system that laid out guidance on supporting students going through a gender transition.
—Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Still, if the Sharks’ template is any indication, the Penguins will likely be challenged to become contenders again — not just this season but for years to come.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Vincerx's liquidity is challenged, with the company projecting its existing cash resources to fund operations into early 2025.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenged
Adjective
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The law prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified applicants based on disability and ensures that disabled individuals have equal access to job opportunities.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Many disabled individuals face not only physical pain but also profound psychological scars and societal rejection in Gaza, international and local medical professionals said.Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Some students on the campus questioned the university policy.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the latter inferno, which destroyed 1,600 structures from Westlake Village to Malibu, the school’s policy was questioned and criticized.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The brutal crackdown extinguished the rebellion and also served as a warning to anyone else who dared challenge his authority.Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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Four years ago, roughly 20 freshmen on an overmatched varsity team promised to be different and dared to dream of winning a state championship.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his prison time, the rapper will be required to serve five years of supervised probation after his release.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Matt acknowledged the challenge of trading bonds, particularly in the odd lot sizes often required by SMA portfolios, demands connecting to end-to-end solutions offered by electronic trading platforms.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sheriff added that, based on a preliminary investigation, the driver didn’t appear to be impaired.Danielle Jennings, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Police arrested Cuadrado, who lives in Castle Hill, following the accident and charged him with criminally negligent homicide, vehicular manslaughter, vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired.Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement At the court appearance, Mangione’s attorney contested his client’s extradition to New York.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sport, which has already been outlawed in most countries, has long been contested within the country.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Animation Guild’s executive board disputed any notion that the deal lacks support, saying in a statement that more than 90% of the negotiations committee table team backed the tentative agreement and recommend ratification.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But another source disputed that, saying the TNT and TBS affiliate fees Comcast is paying were flat.Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Challenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenged. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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