as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
a growing deficit in the number of hours devoted to sleep
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Recent Examples of deficit
The Timberwolves rallied from a late 10-point deficit and spoiled what would’ve been an undefeated road trip for Denver.
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
The district is experiencing substantial declining enrollment and faces a very serious structural budget deficit.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
The Dodgers clinched the title Wednesday night by coming back from a 5-0 deficit to score a 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Adding to the cautious mood, the International Monetary Fund issued warnings on the long-term trajectory of U.S. national debt, with the U.S. budget deficit for 2024 now projected at 7.6% of GDP, up from April’s 6.5%.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
The district is experiencing substantial declining enrollment and faces a very serious structural budget deficit.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
The Dodgers clinched the title Wednesday night by coming back from a 5-0 deficit to score a 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Adding to the cautious mood, the International Monetary Fund issued warnings on the long-term trajectory of U.S. national debt, with the U.S. budget deficit for 2024 now projected at 7.6% of GDP, up from April’s 6.5%.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deficit
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It is often assumed that, absent migration, low fertility will cause a country’s labor force to shrink, leading to shortages of workers, decreased productivity, and a diminishing tax base.Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
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While staff shortages pose an enormous challenge, school districts remain legally obligated–regardless of resources—to educate students with disabilities.Emily Harvey, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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The lack of Wi-Fi limits its appeal potential to a degree, and without an app, there's no way to customize the experience.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ukraine offers public praise Ukraine sought to project a similar lack of concern over how the result might transform America’s approach to the war in Europe.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The company identified deficiencies in its internal control structure, citing inadequate staffing and supervision within accounting operations as a primary concern.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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But a fight in the Pacific is not the only scenario the United States must be prepared for (and, ideally, deter), and readiness in other arenas will require addressing other deficiencies.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Deficit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficit. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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