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as in absence
the fact or state of being absent
the lack of news about the fate of the soldiers was frustrating
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2
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
the lack of eligible candidates for the jury kept the trial from getting started
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as in need
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
the lack of fresh water at the campsite definitely would be a problem
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Recent Examples of lack
Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
We are held back by a variety of factors: Fear of public speaking, lack of confidence, or uncertainty about how to craft a meaningful message.
—Matt Abrahams, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
Landon Mion, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
Hundreds of counties still lack any M.A.T. providers at all, according to a recent report from the inspector general’s office at the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This is a scandalous example of a broken system where common sense and good judgment were overruled by bad advice, lack of compassion, irresponsible fiscal oversight and a litigious culture.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
We are held back by a variety of factors: Fear of public speaking, lack of confidence, or uncertainty about how to craft a meaningful message.
—Matt Abrahams, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
Unlike physician visits, pharmacists are not covered by insurance plans and lack a billing mechanism for prescriptions.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
Hundreds of counties still lack any M.A.T. providers at all, according to a recent report from the inspector general’s office at the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
Noun
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Indiana center Myles Turner returned from a three-game injury absence with 17 first-half points.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Yesterday, Brahim Diaz came on in his place, a common solution in Bellingham’s absences in his first season in the team.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Local leaders hope the recruitment campaign will help attract candidates amid a nationwide shortage of doctors.—
Daniel Chang,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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But if the tariffs cause local shortages, prices could spike by more than 30 cents per gallon.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Citing the Kremlin, Popov relished how reports of the conversation between the leaders about the need for the war in Ukraine started by Putin to stop did not include what role Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would play.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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In most cases, the use of corticosteroids can help eliminate the need for systemic treatment.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Anemia: Blood disorders or vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) can cause chronic anemia (low red blood cells), reducing the blood's oxygen-carrying ability.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Unless Van Nistelrooy adopts a more pragmatic approach, even switching to a back five to hide the individual deficiencies these players possess defensively, Leicester may have a long wait to visit Everton’s new home.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The hauntingly familiar sight of a crash like this once again begs questions about the safety of these next-gen cars.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some ship only overnight and beg you to eat their bonbons within a few days of receipt.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the authorities.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Later in the evening, one audience member asked Cooper if he's reached out to anyone who left him a voicemail.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Adams insists there's no quid pro quo being asked for by himself or offered from the government.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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One problem with the discovery rule, the teams insist, is that its availability turns on the plaintiff’s knowledge.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Not that Kelce would complain about it, but the Chiefs’ dynasty that Kelce helped to create has exacted a stiff price.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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In Because This is My First Life, what begins as a business arrangement between exacting IT worker Nam Se-hee (My Liberation Notes’ Lee Min-ki) and aspiring screenwriter Yoon Ji-ho (Love Next Door’s Jung So-min) evolves into attraction and then love.—
Kayti Burt,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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