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

Randy Cassingham, a passenger on board who runs a cruise blog, wrote that the disembarkation order followed a "cascade of problems".

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Rebounding problems have been a nagging issue since preseason.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Even voters concerned about a variety of issues can’t ignore the urgency of today’s cost-of-living problems.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

Kenning, from Coleraine in County Londonderry, was diagnosed with MS in 2008 after experiencing problems with her sight.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Maybe not all of the world’s current problems, but definitely its future problems.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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