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

After that race, Hamilton said the team had "big problems" and needed "serious talks".

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Drivers shared video of loose panels and other problems on X. Critics of Musk’s role in politics vandalized some of the vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Over time, this buildup can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

Among City Hall’s problems has been a mummified tolerance of arthritic leadership and the rusted machinery of basic services.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Why doesn’t she try to deal with her problems?

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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