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

Yardeni: It is worth watching the credit markets, since problems there tend to surface before stocks catch on.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

Glasses or contact lenses can correct blurry vision, but severe myopia also raises the risk of serious eye problems later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026

One of the biggest problems is services have too little time to spend with these patients, it adds.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

While executives may not be acknowledging the potential problems posed by AI, Americans are growing increasingly fearful.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

All that money that could help other species or other conservation efforts or tackle human problems such as homelessness or poverty—for one species?

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh