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noun

Definition of lacksnext
plural of lack
as in shortages
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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lacks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lack
as in insists

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacks
  1. shortages
  2. insists
  3. deficiencies
  4. begs
  5. requires
  6. asks
  7. involves
  8. entails
Noun
  • Armed with these insights, suppliers can anticipate increased demand for planning production, managing inventory and preventing shortages.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ongoing disruptions and product shortages create immense pressure for healthcare industry stakeholders.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortages
Verb
  • Moving forward, the city insists that Core Scientific’s expansion will not derail its environmental goals.
    Sarah Emerson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But, if Congress insists on standing by as the Justice Department becomes politicized, with some members even encouraging movement in that direction already, the pardon power should be invoked to prevent an irreversible assault on the rule of law.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of insists
Noun
  • Some supplements might also help by addressing specific deficiencies or imbalances in your body.
    Sarah Jividen, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • According to the Red Cross, plasma is commonly given to trauma, burn, and shock patients, as well as people with severe liver disease or multiple clotting factor deficiencies.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of deficiencies
Verb
  • The phrase begs the listener to lean in a little and figure out the specifics.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Most rumors so far point at January or February for those models, but the curious news from the Inno3D representative about the RTX 5090 begs the question why that particular card was singled out.
    Antony Leather, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of begs
Verb
  • Naturally, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for such delays, conditions or disorders—each person requires and deserves personalized care that considers the nuances of their unique medical makeup and context.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For every idea saved, true progress requires implementation, adjustment and perseverance.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of requires
Verb
  • Posen asks, before answering his own question.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Posen asks, about the task ahead of him, before answering his own question.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of asks
Verb
  • His trial, which began in 2020, involves three separate criminal charges.
    The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Achieving compliance involves multiple steps.
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of involves
Verb
  • Another feature entails payments of athletes, capped by a salary cap-like ceiling of about $21 million, for all athletes in a program reflecting media rights, ticket sales sponsorships and NIL.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The adult version entails a luxe espresso martini flight add-on.
    Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
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