problems

noun

plural of problem
1
as in challenges
something that requires thought and skill for resolution the problem of world hunger

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2
as in questions
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge there were only 10 problems on the exam, but they were all challenging

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Recent Examples of problems Much of these are solvable problems, if the right people are engaged to ensure that the community is involved from the onset. — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Could the Tesla-SpaceX merger that Elon Musk floated this week pose antitrust problems? — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Agarwal is effectively taking infrastructure developed around one of the most document-heavy and regulated consumer financial transactions and applying it to a wider collection of financial problems. — Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Government should operate efficiently, make decisions based on facts, and plan for the future rather than constantly reacting to problems. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Knight said that the problems from the burns are continual, especially with his feet. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026 In more serious cases, children can have breathing problems and require hospitalization. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 County crews have responded to sinkholes over the years, making temporary repairs as problems appeared. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The thing is, the problems in the United States aren’t my problems. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for problems
  1. challenges
  2. questions
  3. issues
  4. matters
  5. troubles
Noun
  • This change comes at a time when boards are already facing challenges filling the role.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Community opposition that blocks municipal permits has become a bottleneck, and tech giants could face even more challenges if voters next month elect more public officials who are skeptical of data centers.
    — Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of challenges
Noun
  • The pledge raises some questions about what kind of voting rights the shares would have; SpaceX is a dual-class stock and Musk enjoys supermajority control of the company.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Still, Converse’s sales hemorrhage raises fair questions about whether this is more than a cyclical decline.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of questions
Noun
  • The group has faced criticism over its stances on various issues, including the wars in Gaza and Iran.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After responding to their most visible attacks, the two candidates traded barbs over a slew of policy issues, including health care, prescription drug prices, tariffs and the ongoing war with Iran.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of issues
Noun
  • Beyond criminal matters, the office is involved in other efforts.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Sun enters your 12th House, drawing your attention toward rest, reflection, privacy, unfinished matters, and everything easier to hear when the outside world becomes less demanding.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of matters
Noun
  • With DraftKings available in all 50 states, the campaign revolves around Hart and Jonas traveling throughout the country, where car troubles can happen.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Investors are trying to discern whether CoreWeave’s troubles could create systemic problems for the AI boom.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
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“Problems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/problems. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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