1
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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3
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
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
That includes the lack of affordable housing, rising health care costs and many residents lacking the resources necessary to access supermarkets and other places where healthy foods are available.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
For many parts of the U.S., banishing cars simply isn’t realistic in the absence of comprehensive public transportation and high-density redesigns that often lack political or taxpayer backing.
—Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Note that not a single member involved in the texting fiasco, including at least one top official who appears to have participated while traveling in Russia, was sensible enough to question their collective lack of operational security.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
That includes the lack of affordable housing, rising health care costs and many residents lacking the resources necessary to access supermarkets and other places where healthy foods are available.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Bad luck has been mixed into some of the Sabres’ low moments, but the recurring theme is a team that lacks situational awareness and maturity.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
For many parts of the U.S., banishing cars simply isn’t realistic in the absence of comprehensive public transportation and high-density redesigns that often lack political or taxpayer backing.
—Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
Noun
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Lewis-Skelly has been the Premier League’s outstanding Englishman at left-back since breaking through in December (particularly in the absence of Lewis Hall) and deserves to be considered Tuchel’s primary option at that position.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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More often, people make informal assessments or base it on cultural fit or like-me bias in the absence of objective metrics.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those shortages have allowed compounding pharmacies to produce and sell their own versions of GLP-1 drugs.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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Analysis by the think tank outlines how despite Putin's record spending, Russia's military industrial complex (MIC) is still beset by labor and component shortages, a collapse in arms exports and difficulties in modernizing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Archway Homes sets a closing date that will meet the sellers’ needs.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Viney stressed the urgent need for a wider range of options to accommodate the circumstances of today's students.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the supplement is mostly a supportive treatment in children with vitamin deficiencies, and taking too much can cause toxicity.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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This combination — of high temperatures and metal deficiency — could explain why metal lines were absent in current observations.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But like my friend who only visits any place once for a peek, those sights may not beg a second visit.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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That included claims that Dorit's estranged husband, Paul Kemsley, had staged their 2021 home invasion in which Dorit begged for the safety of their children's lives as she was held at gunpoint.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ivy Nile Chad Gable hit the ring in a full suit and Michael Cole, who still believes Chad Gable was under the Lucha mask last week, asked Gable where his Lucha mask was.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The lawyers asked Boasberg to review whether the government complied with his order.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Considering the low traction conditions that saw several F1 cars struggle even at low speeds, Croft and Brundle insisted that the race should have been red-flagged until the track was clear to race again.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Hearn insisted Matchroom held up their end of the bargain and stayed true to the contract.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His first order of business, after taking a few tentative steps, is exacting revenge on the men ultimately responsible for his injuries.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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This dumping exacts a devastating environmental toll—leaching toxic contaminants into water, air, and food, and miring whole regions in growing fields of rubbish.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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