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as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
there were no serious challenges to the legislative bill, so it passed easily
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as in problems
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the many challenges facing developing countries in the 21st century
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as in questions
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
don't hesitate to challenge any statement that generalizes about people
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as in requires
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenges
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
On Wednesday, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch outlined a slew of challenges facing the city this weekend, including huge Independence Day celebrations, a World Cup match and a searing heat wave.
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Jake Offenhartz,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
While gray carpet is often praised for its versatility, its undertones can pose challenges, and some paint colors just don't fit.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Environmental integrity challenges seem to be increasingly part of public discussion, yet many believe the conversation still lacks a clear framework.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
However, as the summer season rolls on, large gatherings of all stripes pose challenges to the city’s Police Department, especially in neighborhoods where violence is already more common.
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Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
During this time, Roelker learned all about the space industry, the importance of vertical integration, and the many technical challenges involved in launching and managing hundreds, and eventually thousands, of satellites.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Conventional manufacturing methods for these parts can limit production rates and introduce consistency challenges.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
One seeks to block prosecutors from relying on certain hearsay evidence during the preliminary hearing, while the other challenges Graf's decision not to require key witness Lance Twiggs to testify in person.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Turner notes that these technologies are developed to help municipalities, industries, and environmental initiatives manage water quality challenges more effectively.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
These and related efforts are intended to undermine or silence organizations that work or support work on topics like environment and human rights, work that often challenges current government actions and policies.
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Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
However, a new investigation of CoRoT-2 b seems to show that this hot Jupiter isn't tidally locked, and that is a big surprise, one that challenges all our assumptions about these extreme exoplanets.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
The lawsuit also challenges California’s decades-old handgun roster, which requires new handgun models to pass certain safety tests before they can be approved for retail sale.
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Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet Card Game Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.
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Parents,
23 June 2026
Noun
That poses creative challenges, but also a lot of opportunities.
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Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
On Wednesday, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch outlined a slew of challenges facing the city this weekend, including huge Independence Day celebrations, a World Cup match and a searing heat wave.
—
Jake Offenhartz,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
While gray carpet is often praised for its versatility, its undertones can pose challenges, and some paint colors just don't fit.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Environmental integrity challenges seem to be increasingly part of public discussion, yet many believe the conversation still lacks a clear framework.
—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
However, as the summer season rolls on, large gatherings of all stripes pose challenges to the city’s Police Department, especially in neighborhoods where violence is already more common.
—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
During this time, Roelker learned all about the space industry, the importance of vertical integration, and the many technical challenges involved in launching and managing hundreds, and eventually thousands, of satellites.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Conventional manufacturing methods for these parts can limit production rates and introduce consistency challenges.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Verb
For example, a free kick should be awarded in such circumstances if an offside player blocks an opponent’s view of the ball, challenges an opponent for the ball, or tries to play it but misses.
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Graham Scott,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
One seeks to block prosecutors from relying on certain hearsay evidence during the preliminary hearing, while the other challenges Graf's decision not to require key witness Lance Twiggs to testify in person.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Turner notes that these technologies are developed to help municipalities, industries, and environmental initiatives manage water quality challenges more effectively.
—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
These and related efforts are intended to undermine or silence organizations that work or support work on topics like environment and human rights, work that often challenges current government actions and policies.
—
Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
However, a new investigation of CoRoT-2 b seems to show that this hot Jupiter isn't tidally locked, and that is a big surprise, one that challenges all our assumptions about these extreme exoplanets.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
The lawsuit also challenges California’s decades-old handgun roster, which requires new handgun models to pass certain safety tests before they can be approved for retail sale.
—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet Card Game Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.
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Parents,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenges
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News cameras will be allowed to record and broadcast much of the hearing, the judge ruled last week over the objections of Robinson’s attorneys.
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In the letter reviewed by the Miami Herald, Persad-Bissessar said her objections were neither personal nor political.
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Pyrotechnics set off at home are even more likely to trigger cardiovascular problems, the American Lung Assn.
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Some people have to remove bird feeders during the summer because of problems with bears, raccoons, and other wild animals.
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While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
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This view is shared by Olivier Coste at Château des Adouzes, who questions where the chase after lightness leads.
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More than a century later, the Chicago World's Fair remains one of the most remarkable chapters in this city's history and a powerful reminder of what can happen when a city dares to dream big.
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Then comes Erling Haaland, a high-speed human bulldozer, striking the fear of God into any defender or goalkeeper who dares stand in his way.
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For a stable, repo-local script, that critique holds, and wrapping every small command in a gateway adds surface area no one needs.
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Despite the crisis, the Cuban government continues construction of even more hotels that the country seemingly no longer needs.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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While the majority of states have lieutenant governors, there are exceptions.
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So the Heat are confident and Giannis is confident, which is what matters.
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Skeptic count matters because venture capital has priced these labs at unprecedented multiples.
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The company disputes this, and the judge overseeing the case found that the statute of limitations for those claims had passed.
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Tesla disputes account that self-driving system caused crash Tesla has disputed claims that the vehicle's self-driving system was responsible for the collision.
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“Challenges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenges. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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