troubles 1 of 2

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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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
  • Stomach pain or tummy troubles are among the most common ailments that affect children and adults alike.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The family believed her mounting ailments overtook her.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of ailments
Noun
  • Businesses must adopt a comprehensive approach toward cybersecurity to tackle possible vulnerabilities, regulatory requirements and emerging threats from AI and automation.
    Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Studies show that elderly female elephants are leaders, valued for their roles as caregivers for the young and for their experience and knowledge to evaluate predatory threats and make good decisions for the group.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of threats
Noun
  • The company enables hyper-personalization efforts in its mobile app to offer promotions to its customers based on their location, which can change depending on the time of day, commutes and Starbucks locations.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The United States, Egypt and Qatar have been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas for nearly a year, and diplomats say those efforts have recently gained momentum.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of efforts
Noun
  • Ten of 12 initial samples from victims came back positive for malaria, suggesting that patients may have been suffering from multiple illnesses at once, Ghebreyesus said.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There had been no illnesses, the agency stated Tuesday.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of illnesses
Noun
  • Although the water may be a fun way for your pooch to exercise, the water may have some dangers lurking beneath it.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Turner hopes Bruce's growing popularity later in life will raise awareness of the dangers and damage of backyard dog breeding and the joy that comes with adopting a pet.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of dangers
Verb
  • Optimus weighs 125 pounds (56 kilograms) and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Each individual tamale at the Tamale House weighs nearly a pound.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of weighs
Noun
  • The ability to reprogram the stem cells of very old people is a 'game changer', said Perls, in reference to the scientific study of diseases of ageing.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Although some types of inflammation are critical to keeping your body healthy and preventing illness, chronic or long-term inflammation is associated with several diseases, such as certain cancers and heart disease.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of diseases
Noun
  • Let unfettered markets create more technology, because technology can fix all of society’s ills, if only the short-sighted would get out of its way.
    Brian Fung, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
  • With the help of her friends, Wendie discovers a supernatural creature is responsible for many of the village’s ills.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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