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challenges

NOUN

dispute, question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

objection protest test threat

STRONG

claiming confrontation dare defiance demanding demur interrogation provocation remonstrance trial ultimatum

WEAK

summons to contest

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance

STRONG

peace

WEAK

agree answer decide win

VERB

dispute, question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask for assert call for claim confront defy demand denounce impose require test try

STRONG

accost arouse beard brave cross dare exact impeach impugn inquire investigate provoke query reclaim stimulate summon tax vindicate

WEAK

call out face down face off face the music fly in the face of hang in insist upon invite competition make a point of make a stand object to search out stand up to stick it out throw down the gauntlet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny

STRONG

answer calm dodge ignore

WEAK

agreement decision victory

Example Sentences

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The AI firm has come through a number of challenges in the past year, including the rise of rival Anthropic and a renegotiated relationship with Microsoft.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

While modern medicine has dramatically extended lifespan, aging still brings serious physical challenges, including weaker immunity, chronic inflammation, bone loss, fatigue, and declining strength.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

At the Mojave National Preserve — a 1.6-million-acre stretch of desert between Las Vegas and Los Angeles — the challenges facing the iconic plant are evident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Nick, Newark: "Given some of the challenges that result in red cards nowadays, I'm amazed that Havertz has got away with that."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Having a bigger staff with very talented people made meeting the new challenges created by our much broader docket seem possible.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson