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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
hoping that the doctor will be able to accurately diagnose my trouble
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2
as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
that wild dog is trouble, so stay away
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3
as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the police officers first broke up the fight and then asked what the trouble was
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
please, don't go to all that trouble just for me
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as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
if you think your brother might be in trouble, then let's go check up on him
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as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety
don't trouble about me—I'll be fine
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as in to bother
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
I hate to trouble you, but would you mind moving for a minute so I can sweep under your chair?
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Recent Examples of trouble
Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
Ventura County fire authorities responding to a 911 call of people having trouble breathing said three people were taken to nearby hospitals.
—CBS News, 12 July 2025
Martin Rogers, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Holloway is deeply troubled by Lockard's actions and said such behavior will not be tolerated, the release states.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Would a foreign government go to the trouble of financing opposition to a relatively minor change of ordinance in a county in the middle of the U.S.?
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
Ventura County fire authorities responding to a 911 call of people having trouble breathing said three people were taken to nearby hospitals.
—CBS News, 12 July 2025
Verb
Having topped its qualifying group, Javier Aguirre’s Mexico was rarely troubled in its quarterfinal in Glendale, Ariz., taking the lead through Vega just after halftime and effectively sealing the contest with just under 10 minutes left.
—Martin Rogers, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Holloway is deeply troubled by Lockard's actions and said such behavior will not be tolerated, the release states.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouble
Noun
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In addition to providing protection for individuals, the DHS website says that widespread vaccination means that diseases have less opportunity to spread.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Topline Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of heavy metal progenitors Black Sabbath and a multi-platinum selling solo artist, has died at 76, his family confirmed to the BBC, just weeks after his final performance with his old band while still battling Parkinson’s disease.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The threat to cancel the recess could push senators to avoid stonewalling appointments.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
20 July 2025
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Under a new state law, property owners whose land is taken by any Washington school district through eminent domain, or the threat of it, will have the opportunity to repurchase the real estate if the project does not come to fruition.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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More: Silver carp, harmful to fish and water, detected in western Wisconsin's Chippewa and Black rivers The group had done their homework on why these fish are problems.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Each subject line should feel like it was written specifically for one person dealing with a real problem today.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Waiting there for us was Rhubarb the python snake, who's a member of the zoo's animal ambassador program, which means she was selected to help promote the zoo's conservation efforts and represent her species.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Tanner is a former CBS News executive who helped launch the company’s streaming efforts.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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But the number ticking up will add to the Fed's concerns about the inflationary risks of a cut.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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But in April, according to NPR, the U.S. government eliminated all humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and Yemen, where, the State Department said at the time, providing food risks benefiting terrorists.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Buying back-to-school supplies can be challenging for families, so organizations and companies across Phoenix are hosting backpack and school supply giveaways to ensure that no student has to worry about being ready for the school year.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Still, some experts worry about using federal aid to fund such programs.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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But one aspect of his robberies bothers him to this day.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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This means that some people might not bother using them.—
Ben Coxworth
July 26,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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But the truth is, the most common tomato plant ailments are relatively straightforward to manage.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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According to the 2nd century text, an unknown Roman senator who rose to the high rank of praetor once requested that Caligula grant him a leave of absence due to an undescribed ailment.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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“Trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trouble. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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