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

This expansion was causing problems with the ability of boards to check the quality and safety of the care and support being provided.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

But who you surround yourself with is part of who you are, which means staffers can also create problems for the politicians they work for.

From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026

But any reporter with a half-sharp pencil might have reported the potentially fatal problems with this suit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

But I’m not the first one to note how the sheer size of Nvidia and AI debt is already creating problems for the economy.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

Why doesn’t she try to deal with her problems?

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko