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as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there was a dearth of usable firewood at the campsite
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as in lack
the fact or state of being absent
the dearth of salesclerks at the shoe store annoyed us
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Recent Examples of dearth
Given the dearth of direct evidence for stimulant use among the barbarians of Europe, the researchers decided to look for indirect clues.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The relative dearth of photographic records for the final week of Callas’s life, when much of the film takes place.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
Most of the dearth is in Maricopa County, which has seen slower building and significant population growth.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
The dearth of health and safety protocols in post-grad football is particularly concerning because of the dangerous nature of the sport and the demographics of those who play, Stearns said.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The relative dearth of photographic records for the final week of Callas’s life, when much of the film takes place.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
Most of the dearth is in Maricopa County, which has seen slower building and significant population growth.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
The dearth of health and safety protocols in post-grad football is particularly concerning because of the dangerous nature of the sport and the demographics of those who play, Stearns said.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dearth
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Travelers destined for Hawaii's Big Island this holiday season are running into a roadblock before even boarding the plane thanks to a shortage of rental cars on the island – and price gouging of what remains.Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
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There is a shortage of cheery Tennessee high school football news this week.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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How much longer will a lack of spending and a corresponding lack of playoff success continue?Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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For many, this has translated to a lack of use of AI, with 45% of companies saying that their data is not yet ready to support AI.Kimberly A. Whitler, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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His absence from the NHRA events over the past year, coupled with recent announcements, raises questions about the future of both his career and John Force Racing's direction.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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And once more, his absence was on grounds of selection.Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Dearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dearth. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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