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as in objections
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 problems
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the many challenges facing developing countries in the 21st century
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as in questions
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 requires
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenges
Rachel Hale, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The reversal comes after Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta and the UCLA Voting Rights Project launched legal challenges last week, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Sacramento and unincorporated Sacramento County have just over 11,500 hotel rooms, Testa told The Sacramento Bee in a February story of the challenges of hosting big sporting events.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The mayor has previously cited federal funding uncertainty and falling commercial property revenue as challenges.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
As a whole, the Angels were 3 for 7 in challenges by their hitters in the Houston series.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Overcoming wireless challenges At sites like the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant, decommissioning is a slow, multi-decade crawl.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
In the North Bay, the SMART commuter rail line will begin work next week to extend service to the city of Healdsburg, with plenty of challenges, both in construction and in finding long-term funding.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The game challenges players to guess the hourly burrito combination for a chance to unlock prizes.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Alongside restaurant artifacts and other ephemera, one interactive section challenges visitors to assemble orders from inside a realistic pantry before time expires.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Smith is a Marine Corps Purple Heart veteran and an ordained minister whose work challenges traditional monuments by elevating the stories of everyday heroes and historical figures, city officials said in the news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The company notes that this task involves handling 63 degrees of freedom, switching between multiple skills, and integrating diverse sensory inputs—challenges that traditional models still struggle to manage reliably.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Republican legislators in several states, including Tennessee, Oklahoma and Ohio, are trying to pass legislation that challenges the Plyler decision.
—William McCorkle, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit also challenges the FCC’s rationale for waiving of the duopoly rule, which prohibirs one company from owning more than two stations in the same market.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
With two outs, an infield single scores a runner but Texas, again, challenges the batter was safe at first— and the call is overturned.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Many young people are transitioning out of school, starting careers and building independence, while still developing the coping skills needed to navigate major health challenges.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The reversal comes after Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta and the UCLA Voting Rights Project launched legal challenges last week, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Sacramento and unincorporated Sacramento County have just over 11,500 hotel rooms, Testa told The Sacramento Bee in a February story of the challenges of hosting big sporting events.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The mayor has previously cited federal funding uncertainty and falling commercial property revenue as challenges.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
As a whole, the Angels were 3 for 7 in challenges by their hitters in the Houston series.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Overcoming wireless challenges At sites like the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant, decommissioning is a slow, multi-decade crawl.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
In the North Bay, the SMART commuter rail line will begin work next week to extend service to the city of Healdsburg, with plenty of challenges, both in construction and in finding long-term funding.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
The funding is ongoing while Colorado challenges the policy in court, but if reductions are made permanent, Mahanan predicts a wave of day care closures, almost overnight.
—Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The game challenges players to guess the hourly burrito combination for a chance to unlock prizes.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Alongside restaurant artifacts and other ephemera, one interactive section challenges visitors to assemble orders from inside a realistic pantry before time expires.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Smith is a Marine Corps Purple Heart veteran and an ordained minister whose work challenges traditional monuments by elevating the stories of everyday heroes and historical figures, city officials said in the news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The company notes that this task involves handling 63 degrees of freedom, switching between multiple skills, and integrating diverse sensory inputs—challenges that traditional models still struggle to manage reliably.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Republican legislators in several states, including Tennessee, Oklahoma and Ohio, are trying to pass legislation that challenges the Plyler decision.
—William McCorkle, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit also challenges the FCC’s rationale for waiving of the duopoly rule, which prohibirs one company from owning more than two stations in the same market.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
With two outs, an infield single scores a runner but Texas, again, challenges the batter was safe at first— and the call is overturned.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenges
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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More importantly, these objections assume a permanent ideological shift.—
Ravi Kumar S,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wilcox sued Tarrant County GOP chair Tim Davis when she was removed from the ballot in the House District 98 primary because of problems with her paperwork.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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But when new hire Pumpkin (Lola Tung) questions their sisterhood, they’re forced to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Family questions police response Sye's other sister told CBS New Baltimore that the officers were too aggressive in their response.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s Cabinet meetings might as well be filmed in North Korea what with the obsequious pandering before one of them dares speak.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Her legacy indeed lives on in Definitely Thriving, a book which dares to treat the small canvas of an ordinary woman’s experience with seriousness and respect, all the while maintaining that necessary sense of humor which makes the whole thing—life itself—mostly bearable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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After all, walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training and is accessible to nearly everyone and can be done almost anywhere.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Navigating the country can take time and often requires long drives and a 4x4 vehicle, especially during the green season.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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As of April 18, 2026, a total of 11 states will ban the use of credit checks in employment decisions as New York joins 10 other states and several jurisdictions, including Philadelphia and Chicago, that prohibit the practice, with some exceptions.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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The lone exceptions are the two ModSquad senators from Michigan, Peters and Elissa Slotkin, who remain neutral.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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But such is the risk-reward of attempting to get ahead of the game in such matters before cost increases.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is where d/acc’s democratic instinct matters.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her lawyer said Cherfilus-McCormick disputes the allegations and the report.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As discussed below, the NCAA flatly disputes that assertion.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Challenges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenges. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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