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

Garcia has had problems on the scales before.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

This week, Tao was one of two dozen Fields winners to warn that the AI industry’s obsession with solving math problems could undermine the purpose of math itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

France remained the worst offender for delays caused by air traffic control management problems, accounting for 32 percent of all delays on its own.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

The Postal Service agreed with all recommendations on how to protect against future problems, except for one that suggested promptly notifying customers impacted by new regional transportation plans.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

I think of Avery in the treehouse, scrambling to do math problems before tutoring.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison