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

Published in eBioMedicine, the findings could help explain persistent problems such as fatigue-related loss of motivation, slower movement, and memory difficulties.

From Science Daily ● 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

Hoovering up gobs of information, analyzing data without external constraints, and addressing complex problems on a purely pragmatic, results-oriented basis allow AI to offer insights and strategies that its human creators haven’t foreseen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Penelope left them a few practice problems to keep them occupied and then went downstairs to find Mrs. Clarke, to ask her advice about how to spring someone from prison.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood