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problems

NOUN

difficulty; bad situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complication dilemma dispute headache issue obstacle question trouble

STRONG

botheration box count crunch disagreement doubt hitch mess pickle predicament quandary scrape squeeze worriment

WEAK

can of worms disputed point hot water point at issue

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage agreement assistance blessing help peace

STRONG

benefit certainty opening solution

WEAK

good situation

NOUN

puzzle, question

Synonyms

STRONG

bugaboo conundrum enigma example grabber illustration intricacy mystery poser puzzler query riddle stickler stumper teaser twister

WEAK

brainteaser cliff-hanger mind-boggler sixty-four thousand dollar question

Antonyms

WEAK

good situation solution

Example Sentences

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Most private-market stocks have slumped, of course, as wealthy individuals crowded the exits of credit funds after reading about loan problems.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

And more than 42% cite mental health problems as their primary condition, up from less than a quarter in 2011, the report says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

While the broad move toward cord cutting and a la carte programming has put significant pressure on pay-TV providers, it has also created a plethora of unforeseen problems for streaming services.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Researchers are also continuing to study how precisely the procedure can correct different types of vision problems and whether long-term side effects might emerge after treatment.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

“Okay. First. Do you consider the ideas and beliefs you’ve learned within your group are the way forward in solving the problems in the world?”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy