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noun

Definition of troublesnext
plural of trouble
1
as in ailments
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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2
as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm that wild dog is trouble, so stay away

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3
as in problems
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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4
as in efforts
the active use of energy in producing a result please, don't go to all that trouble just for me

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troubles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of trouble
1
as in worries
to experience concern or anxiety don't trouble about me—I'll be fine

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2
as in inconveniences
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 Synonyms for troubles
  1. ailments
  2. threats
  3. efforts
  4. illnesses
  5. dangers
  6. weighs
  7. diseases
  8. ills
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the illness has an overall worldwide mortality rate of a little less than 1 percent—much higher than common ailments like the flu.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Many of those families complained of medical ailments, including headaches, nosebleeds and nausea.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of ailments
Noun
  • The world’s multilateral architecture is the best mechanism humanity has for confronting existential transnational threats.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of threats
Noun
  • Conclusion While the Fed’s efforts to tame runaway inflation rates has helped market sentiments in the past, its recent hawkish outlook for 2025 is now worrying investors.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Her leadership extended to local and international interfaith and bridge-building efforts, including serving as a board member and chair of the clergy dialogue for MCCJ (now Mosaic), and engaging with organizations related to faith communities in the former Soviet Union.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of efforts
Noun
  • Since then, there have been another four incidences in Connecticut, including one in October, for a total of 39 human illnesses from raw milk contamination in Connecticut caused by pathogens.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The 13-category scale is based on the percentage of doctor's visits that were for influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) in the previous week.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of illnesses
Noun
  • By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To reduce the rates of these cancers, experts say patients need to talk to their healthcare providers about HPV vaccination and the dangers of HPV.
    Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of dangers
Verb
  • For Black graduates, race weighs heavily on the social and economic outcomes associated with a college degree.
    Michael Collins, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In the alleged message, Nathan weighs the power of Lively’s fanbase while discussing a potential social media plan that would help suppress negative content about Baldoni and amplify negative content about Lively, according to the complaint.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of weighs
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  • Excessive alcohol use is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression often co-occur with high levels of drinking.
    Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Previous studies have linked some alcohol consumption to lower risks of certain diseases—such as a glass of red wine per day for heart health—but many have criticized these studies for not considering other factors.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of diseases
Noun
  • Nobody inside the Minnesota Wild locker room was trying to insult anybody’s intelligence by claiming a 1-goal win Monday night over the worst team in the NHL completely cured their recent ills.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The report also outlined recommendations for healing communities wracked by the social ills wrought by the schools, for revitalizing language and cultural support, for reunifying families, for reforms in tribal community education and for steps to reduce violence in tribal communities.
    Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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