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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
hoping that the doctor will be able to accurately diagnose my trouble
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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
that wild dog is trouble, so stay away
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as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the police officers first broke up the fight and then asked what the trouble was
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
please, don't go to all that trouble just for me
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as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
if you think your brother might be in trouble, then let's go check up on him
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as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety
don't trouble about me—I'll be fine
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as in to bother
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
I hate to trouble you, but would you mind moving for a minute so I can sweep under your chair?
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Recent Examples of trouble
Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
But the allegations are likely to cause some trouble for Keir Starmer and his bid to establish closer ties with Beijing.
—Sorcha Bradley, The Week Uk, theweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2024
Reasons to Consider Medication Not everyone is troubled by anovulation.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The French and German governments collapsed this month, underscoring Europe’s lack of key leadership amid its economic troubles.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
But the allegations are likely to cause some trouble for Keir Starmer and his bid to establish closer ties with Beijing.
—Sorcha Bradley, The Week Uk, theweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Yet the book’s legacy troubled Orwell even in its earliest days.
—Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2024
Reasons to Consider Medication Not everyone is troubled by anovulation.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouble
Noun
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The diet has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and related conditions like obesity, high cholesterol and hypertension.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Read more Dengue Party Tray Recall Sparks Warning in 7 States This year's crisis is compounded by the resurgence of dengue serotype 3 in parts of Central America and the Caribbean, a strain not widely seen in over a decade, according to Thais dos Santos, PAHO's adviser on arboviral diseases.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In an interview Monday with Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation, Jon Morosi of MLB Network said the biggest threat to sign Hernández might be yet another runner-up in the Soto sweepstakes: The Boston Red Sox.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Some fear his second could jeopardize the nation’s ability to respond to new or resurgent infectious threats.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The impasse came down, once again, to who would bear the costs of curtailing the problem.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The team struggled to a 22-31 record during his residency, although their subpar performance would turn out to be the least of his problems.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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In Madigan’s case, U.S. District John Robert Blakey has repeatedly shot down defense efforts to throw out or curtail the AT&T part of the case, which is just one charge in a 23-count indictment against the former speaker.Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Germans were upset that one of the network’s cameras was showing that German sharpshooters had taken positions on the roof above the hostages, threatening to thwart a rescue effort.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Weather Prediction Center said in its Thursday afternoon forecast that there is a moderate risk of a swath of the Upper Midwest from northern North Dakota to eastern Wisconsin seeing more than six inches of snowfall.James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Strong, healthy immune systems reduce the risk of contracting infectious diseases and falling seriously ill from them.Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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But, by 1985, Herr was worrying about the strain on his body.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Let Bvlgari Do The Decorating At Bvlgari London, those who book the Bvlgari Suite for Christmas need not worry about bringing any festive décor.Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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With so much competition, why would China even bother pouring money and effort into such megaconstellations?Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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About 50% of colonies and millions of bees die each year from a variety of ailments, devastating numbers for beekeepers.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Pentagon is using the funding to study arthritis, cancer and chronic fatigue — all ailments that affect women in the military.Eva Pound, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trouble. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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