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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

But when it withheld similar information in 2017, amid a tense military stand-off with India, Beijing blamed technical problems at its hydrological monitoring stations in Tibet, Singh said.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Chile, which is responsible for nearly a quarter of global copper output, saw production fall to its lowest level in 15 years in August due to storms and operational problems.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Thorough screening and a good lease can reduce problems and help resolve disputes, but nothing is foolproof.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

“I made a deal with you four years ago because you had so many problems with your constituents, and I offered to take care of your constituents,” Bass said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Usually, Bat asked for extra math problems when he was done with his regular math problems.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold