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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 needs
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenges
Noun
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Congressional Republicans have raised no objections to the massive, indiscriminate firings of employees in many government offices and federal organizations initiated by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.—
Mordechai Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Despite these objections, commissioners have said that rejecting rate increases would force PG&E to borrow money to cover its expenses, raising the cost of borrowing and potentially leading to additional costs for ratepayers.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But the vote dares Senate Democrats to oppose GOP priorities and risk a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday, as the nation faces economic uncertainty and stocks markets wobble.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The vote dares Senate Democrats to oppose the GOP priorities and risk a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday, as the nation faces economic uncertainty and stocks markets wobble.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While reports from the Office of Justice Programs do suggest that children of criminals and abusers are more likely to exhibit deviant behavior, there are always exceptions.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Not surprisingly, the old sensitive-places policy always had exceptions.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Addressing gun violence also requires the state to enforce comprehensive background checks and safe storage.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In turn, higher employee staff care was associated with lower irritation, fewer psychosomatic complaints, and better overall health.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, Select has received a high level of customer service complaints.—
Ana Staples,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Challenges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenges. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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