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as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there was a dearth of usable firewood at the campsite
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as in lack
the fact or state of being absent
the dearth of salesclerks at the shoe store annoyed us
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Recent Examples of dearth
Considerations include getting players and fans into Pacific Palisades as recovery efforts are underway, a dearth of nearby lodging and the optics of playing a golf tournament amid one of the most horrific natural disasters in the history of the region.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The blazes burning across the Los Angeles region are not only devastating property and lives, but also fueling political argument over how to fight the fires, with President-elect Trump blaming state officials for a dearth of available water supplies.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
Venture capitalists spent much of last year blaming government for their dearth of distributions.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
For those who pass the exam, the relative dearth of government jobs can make new-hiring calls look like a crumb thrown into a lake full of starving fish.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The blazes burning across the Los Angeles region are not only devastating property and lives, but also fueling political argument over how to fight the fires, with President-elect Trump blaming state officials for a dearth of available water supplies.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
Venture capitalists spent much of last year blaming government for their dearth of distributions.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
For those who pass the exam, the relative dearth of government jobs can make new-hiring calls look like a crumb thrown into a lake full of starving fish.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dearth
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Nandy said creative industry bosses have told her about skills shortages stemming from a lack of investment and the downgrading of arts subjects on the school curriculum.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Rankings consider forecasted price increases, how quickly homes sell, inventory shortages, rising rents and local job and population growth, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau and the company’s own listing data.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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After an underwhelming opening, the Disney release has shown good staying power, taking advantage of January’s lack of competition.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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But he will occasionally get beat by good shooters and his lack of size has been exposed at times by pros.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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While the parent might justify their absence by pointing to their provision of necessities, the lack of emotional connection will leave a hefty void in the child’s life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Following Friday’s game, Fernandez discussed others on the team who have increased their 3-point shooting volume in Johnson’s absence.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Dearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dearth. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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