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
Thanks to the Byrd rule, any bill passed under reconciliation cannot increase the deficit beyond the fiscal years covered—that's usually limited to 10 years (and why tax cuts rarely last forever).
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Andrews missed five of six shots and finished with more turnovers than assists, including the critical turnover in the final minute that allowed the Tar Heels to complete their comeback from a 16-point deficit.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
What To Know Eric Lombard, a banker, will take on the role of finance minister at a critical time as France works to meet its commitments to European Union partners to lower its deficit, which is projected to hit 6 percent of GDP this year.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
One strength of total talent management is using various talent types to fill skill deficits in a more efficient manner.
—Virginia Poly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Andrews missed five of six shots and finished with more turnovers than assists, including the critical turnover in the final minute that allowed the Tar Heels to complete their comeback from a 16-point deficit.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
What To Know Eric Lombard, a banker, will take on the role of finance minister at a critical time as France works to meet its commitments to European Union partners to lower its deficit, which is projected to hit 6 percent of GDP this year.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
One strength of total talent management is using various talent types to fill skill deficits in a more efficient manner.
—Virginia Poly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deficit
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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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Amorim’s 3-4-3 system emphasises the need to recruit wing-backs, with a particular lack of options on the left.Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The lack of dunes also leaves hatchlings more exposed to artificial lighting, potentially veering them off their course to the sea.Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Iron deficiency is also often an indication of another underlying health problem.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Not getting enough B vitamins can lead to deficiencies, including anemia due to a lack of vitamin B6 or B12.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Deficit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficit. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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