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as in hardships
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
the many difficulties that he encountered on the road from poor orphan to head of a major corporation
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as in complications
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
there was a minor difficulty when we realized that the store had already closed
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as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
the only difficulty I have with the dress is its color—does it come in anything besides purple?
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as in controversies
variance of opinion on a matter
the theologian's ongoing difficulties with the Vatican
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Recent Examples of difficulties
Many factors can contribute to difficulties in getting a good night's sleep, including anxiety and various underlying medical conditions.
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Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
One of them is anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause swelling of the throat, breathing difficulties, and even death.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Tension may also be felt around financing a project — or perhaps other difficulties around large money matters, like an inheritance or assets and investments.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
What’s more relatable than parking lot difficulties during the holidays?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2024
Yet there’s something troubling, even alarming about the difficulties Rohit and Kohli are going through.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Despite these difficulties, Williams has occasionally been spotted out and about, including a recent outing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida earlier this week, where she was seen smiling in an SUV while her nephew, Travis Finnie, picked up an order.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
This season’s difficulties point to two different things.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
But Saad says Hezbollah's difficulties in Syria may have started even earlier, while Assad was still in power.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
One of them is anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause swelling of the throat, breathing difficulties, and even death.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Tension may also be felt around financing a project — or perhaps other difficulties around large money matters, like an inheritance or assets and investments.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
What’s more relatable than parking lot difficulties during the holidays?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2024
Yet there’s something troubling, even alarming about the difficulties Rohit and Kohli are going through.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Despite these difficulties, Williams has occasionally been spotted out and about, including a recent outing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida earlier this week, where she was seen smiling in an SUV while her nephew, Travis Finnie, picked up an order.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
This season’s difficulties point to two different things.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
But Saad says Hezbollah's difficulties in Syria may have started even earlier, while Assad was still in power.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for difficulties
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The break from the city helps each of the women find a way to shuffle alongside life's hardships.Diaa Hadid, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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The genre, led by the likes of Minecraft (2011) and Rust (2013), to name a few, has players gathering resources from diverse biomes to keep their hunger in check, create shelters, and survive hardships.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks had hoped Randle could recover without surgery, but complications forced him to the operating room.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Overweight or obese cats are more exposed to the risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, osteoarthritis and faster degeneration of affected joints, and urinary bladder stones, as well as anesthetic complications.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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But despite Evans’ objections, the move of electronic monitoring away from Dart and to the courts is a change with otherwise strong support, including by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tangent Musk spread multiple falsehoods about the spending bill in voicing his objections to the deal.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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There are scenes where Evan is discussing issues with his high school students—but those scenes primarily center mature controversies and include profanity.DeVonne Goode, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
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The year’s mounting censorship controversies ultimately—and inevitably—created a crisis of faith at these institutions, which purportedly exist as repositories of history.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This designation allows exceptions to some activities that the Endangered Species Act prohibits.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
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Charlotte often cannot be with Audrey at the hospital because the cutoff age for visitors is 12, although the hospital does sometimes make exceptions.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Employees have every right to raise issues of concern or to file complaints.Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Traveling Christmas passengers began sharing complaints about delays and diversions on social media early Tuesday morning.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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These kinds of international disagreements are hardly new.Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Avoid arguments, spats, disagreements, squabbles, and out-and-out fights as much as possible.Eli Amdur, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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