problems

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difficulty; bad situation n.
puzzle, question n.

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

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problems

She says she experienced severe burning and vision problems and reported the injury.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

Mullin said that the issue is going to take “some time” to resolve, and said that the administration is looking into whether the problems were connected with rollout of a new FAA AI system.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

The embargo ended up creating problems in both the Middle East and the West.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

There have also been problems with the organisation of this event.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

“We don’t want Mom to worry about us. She has enough problems without us along to worry about.”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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