double binds

noun

plural of double bind
as in dilemmas
a situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices the double bind faced by every politician: responding to scurrilous charges only gives them unwarranted publicity; not responding to such charges is often interpreted as an admission of guilt

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  1. dilemmas
  2. problems
Noun
  • The new strategies pose different dilemmas for college leaders.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • To have complex moral dilemmas for characters and situations within a narrative context.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dilemmas
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  • For drivers, don’t forget the experts that contextualize the inevitable problems on your route.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Pulling dead plants that carry pests or diseases—which, unfortunately, applies to many crops—is key to preventing future problems.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of problems
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“Double binds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double%20binds. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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