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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
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
All attempts to soften the sharp edges of their identity just enough to avoid trouble.
—Ismat Ara, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Plunkett is not the first critic to trouble the popular conception of Frost as a wise woodsman dispensing comfort and inspiration.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But with only a few spots to fill in the transfer portal this offseason, the Trojans shouldn’t have any trouble replenishing depth.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
All attempts to soften the sharp edges of their identity just enough to avoid trouble.
—Ismat Ara, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
Those who wrote and wrangled over America’s Constitution might be troubled by the second presidency of Donald J. Trump.
—Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Plunkett is not the first critic to trouble the popular conception of Frost as a wise woodsman dispensing comfort and inspiration.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouble
Noun
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This ultimately translates into more people that will get infected with these diseases, with the potential of spreading it to all Americans, including White Americans in urban neighborhoods.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Five to 10 percent of people with ALS have a family member with the disease.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By tightening demonstration policies, university administrators contributed to a discourse that has framed the pro-Palestinian protest as an existential threat to the well-being and safety of society at large and have, in effect, played into the hands of the current administration.—
Bastiaan Vanacker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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There's something about Chris Keller that doesn't actually seem like a threat.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The problem for City on the day, and in several games this season, was that there was no end product after the dribbles.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Once that is figured out, the industry can negotiate with countries to minimize trade problems.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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As Maine continues to see more shark detections in its waters, studies like this will be crucial in ensuring that shark conservation efforts continue while also keeping human safety a priority.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Saturday as part of an effort to stop a blaze in Pickens County called the Table Rock Fire that started the previous day in an area within the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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Varnado had been previously arrested on March 25, 2024, on domestic violence charges that included second-degree breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor, court records show.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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So there is a real risk that the Court could use the Consumers’ Research case as a vehicle to do so.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Not worrying about getting dirty or anything like that.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rubio’s visit comes as leaders grow increasingly concerned about the quickly deteriorating security situation in Haiti, which threatens to spill over into the region, and several worrying U.S. policy shifts that stand to have negative effects on their vulnerable economies.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By the end of the day, my T-zone had turned a little bit oily, but honestly, not enough to bother me.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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The First Amendment’s free speech protection is under siege by the Trump administration and that should bother every American, including Republicans.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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After years of mid-season ailments, Horn was able to play in 15 games, while producing 68 tackles, two sacks, 13 pass breakups and an interception.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top have announced that their longtime drummer, Frank Beard, is taking a break from touring to treat an undisclosed ailment.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trouble. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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