as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
a growing deficit in the number of hours devoted to sleep
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Recent Examples of deficit
The district has a $10 million deficit, according to previous reporting.
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Among the 18 players for both teams to give a pregame press conference, Rizzo talked about a litany of topics, including his experience on the 2016 Chicago Cubs, who overcame a three games to one deficit to taste World Series glory for the first time since 1908.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, neither candidates' proposals address the unsustainable trajectory for federal deficits and debt.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The Timberwolves rallied from a late 10-point deficit and spoiled what would’ve been an undefeated road trip for Denver.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Among the 18 players for both teams to give a pregame press conference, Rizzo talked about a litany of topics, including his experience on the 2016 Chicago Cubs, who overcame a three games to one deficit to taste World Series glory for the first time since 1908.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, neither candidates' proposals address the unsustainable trajectory for federal deficits and debt.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The Timberwolves rallied from a late 10-point deficit and spoiled what would’ve been an undefeated road trip for Denver.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for deficit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deficit
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been dealing with an ongoing air traffic control staff shortage for years.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, in Iran, fuel shortages have already forced the governing Islamic Mullahs to enforce rolling blackouts.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this month Qatar said it could no longer be involved in mediation efforts due to a lack of willingness by both Hamas and Israel to engage in good faith attempts to end the deadly conflict.Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of qualified accounting personnel and insufficient segregation of duties.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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They can be triggered by an array of factors, including hormonal fluctuations, bright lights, loud noises, gluten, dairy, chocolate and magnesium deficiency.Emily Burns, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
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These are deficiencies that have prevented him from playing as a centre forward in the past.Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Deficit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficit. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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