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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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Part arch, part engineered shell, these dramatic enclosures solve multiple problems simultaneously.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Engine problems torpedoed his chances in the Coca-Cola 600, however, and he completed only 271 of 400 laps on the 1.5-mile track.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Neither of their team-mates, Liam Lawson and Alex Albon, took part in qualifying because their teams could not repair their cars in time after problems in practice.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

A 2025 comprehensive review concluded that B12 deficiency remains a modifiable risk factor for neurological and cognitive problems, especially in high risk groups such as older adults and vegetarians.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

We are unlikely to bump into icebergs during the summer months, so there should be no problems.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman