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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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"Just as humans have to solve problems to survive, the same goes for other organisms," says Zheng, now a postdoc at the Allen Institute.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The more immediate one is to find a short and medium-term fix for some of the problems that have arisen with the new engines introduced this year.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Technologies that once seemed daunting will become more appealing when you have business problems they can solve.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"Something really had to be done: cadmium builds up silently in the body and can ultimately cause serious problems," he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

When we got the rope centered, our problems began.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck