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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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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
that wild dog is trouble, so stay away
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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
Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Its troubles began in 2022 after regulators declared the company unfit to operate its casinos following media reports of money laundering at its properties.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
But the federal effort to regulate ghost guns has been troubled by uneven enforcement, significant loopholes and court challenges.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Threat level: Eating a New York-style pizza (Philly's fave) with a fork and knife is the quickest way to find yourself in deep-dish trouble in Philly.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Its troubles began in 2022 after regulators declared the company unfit to operate its casinos following media reports of money laundering at its properties.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Soulmate Instead Gen Z Man Backed for Walking Out of Interview Over a 'Personal Question'
Internet Obsessed With Hilarious Reason Woman Will 'Never Trust a Man'
Keith's behavior had troubled OP before.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
But the federal effort to regulate ghost guns has been troubled by uneven enforcement, significant loopholes and court challenges.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouble
Noun
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Pollutants from greenhouse gasses reduce air quality, which increases individual risk for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The non-profit organization Wombat Rescue suggested the baby could have a skin disease, urging Jones to reveal where the video was filmed.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Critics of Cambodia’s rulers are framed as threats to peace and unity.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Combs had offered up to $50 million to wait for his trial from his home on Star Island, but prosecutors insisted the musician was a threat to witnesses and victims.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The team’s defensive problems have been well documented.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rajula Srivastava, for contributions in harmonic analysis and analytic number theory, including contributions to the problem of counting rational points near smooth manifolds.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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Another key will be how well McCann burnishes his record (and fends off Aguirre’s certain efforts to poke holes in it) while questioning her accomplishments as mayor and a council member in Imperial Beach.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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As the suspect was resisting de-escalation efforts and shooting at officers, the SWAT team breached the residence with a ram, police said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The country could be at risk of losing its elimination status if an outbreak continued for more than one year.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Key challenges, like the risk of exacerbating inequality if access is limited to the rich and the significant energy demands, will need to be addressed.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Victims of car collisions may have more to worry about as insurance companies warn drivers to be aware of a growing scam involving tow truck companies.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Critics worry that other anti-democratic actors will be taking cues from Bukele to curry favor with this particular president.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Bears - Will Campbell, OL, LSU Will Campbell has fallen a bit due to his shorter arm length, but that likely won't bother Ben Johnson.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because Congress never bothered to write a law to establish it.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Supports the immune system and may help prevent seasonal ailments such as colds and flu.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Finally, Holiday has been playing through a nagging finger issue but also has a shoulder ailment.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trouble. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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