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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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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
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
But while those groups can technically benefit from the naloxone supply, the lack of communication from OSAC has still been a roadblock.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
It was cringe of her to dare try something so shameless only to lack follow-through in the execution.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
However, this physiological mechanism alone isn’t enough to fully explain the lack of thirst.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
But while those groups can technically benefit from the naloxone supply, the lack of communication from OSAC has still been a roadblock.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
Ho ruled that Adams’ arguments lacked clear evidence showing the stories were illegally leaked.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
It was cringe of her to dare try something so shameless only to lack follow-through in the execution.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
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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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Despite his absence, traces of Margraff’s influence abound.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 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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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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Rocket Loans alternatives If Rocket Loans isn’t for you, there are still plenty of other personal loan options in the market that can suit your needs.Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Politicians should focus on expanding housing stock that meets the needs of older Americans, which could help with housing affordability and availability for all.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 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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As natural explorers and hunters, indoor cats often beg to go outside.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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As a Puck Soup listener pointed out this week, if Pegula only owned the football team, Buffalo fans would be begging him to buy the Sabres too.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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If not, maybe stick to a regular screening, during which fans have been specifically asked not to sing along.Kathryn Varn, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Writers Guild of America sent a letter to Hollywood studios including Disney, Sony and Netflix, asking them to take action against tech companies who are using writers’ work to train AI.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Although overall complaints have decreased, Boyles insists that its not because foul odors are no longer an issue.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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First-year coach Dave Canales, who has insisted on evaluating the quarterback position on a week-to-week basis, said Young would start next week’s home finale against the Arizona Cardinals.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Trump pledged to exact similar measures during his first term but never took action.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite the shocking death of Kevin Costner's character John Dutton in the season 5 part 2 premiere of Yellowstone, Cole Hauser says his character Rip Wheeler remains steadfast in exacting the late Montana governor's wishes for his family's sprawling ranch.Chris Barilla, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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