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

Casadaban says similar approaches are being explored for problems including frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

“It is a complex set of problems that requires a serious dialogue between the U.S. and Iran, between Iran and the countries of the Gulf, including the mediators,” he told reporters last week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Roughly half of those who experience one are left with lasting problems such as paralysis or difficulty speaking.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Boys can experience more of these problems, but girls have testosterone as well so get many of the same symptoms.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

I suddenly stop thinking about all the drama and problems I have.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold