as in lack
the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed
the concern of some that there has been a deprivation of rights since the passing of laws to combat the threat of terrorism
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Recent Examples of deprivation
The test looks for biomarkers in blood caused by stress, sleep deprivation and other factors that can increase preterm birth risk, and being able to identify this early can help doctors guide their patients towards a healthier pregnancy.
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Many experience solitude deprivation, meaning people often don’t have moments to be alone with their own thoughts.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Kalundborg is in the top 5% of towns in Denmark for overweight children, the BBC reports, a major indicator of deprivation.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
Studies have also shown relationships between sleep and circadian rhythm deprivation and mental health problems, drug use, speeding, delinquent behaviors, educational performance, and employment salaries.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Many experience solitude deprivation, meaning people often don’t have moments to be alone with their own thoughts.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Kalundborg is in the top 5% of towns in Denmark for overweight children, the BBC reports, a major indicator of deprivation.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
Studies have also shown relationships between sleep and circadian rhythm deprivation and mental health problems, drug use, speeding, delinquent behaviors, educational performance, and employment salaries.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprivation
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There is a lack of medical supplies, including prosthetics, wheelchairs and essential medications to treat people with injuries that have left them disabled, the press release said.Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Windows 11 is still an appalling tablet OS with a crippling lack of touch-friendly apps, and the stylus has an irritating input lag that makes scribbling on screen unsatisfactory.Barry Collins, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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But their last three losses in the series have come at home.Austin Mock, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Such outages are defined as those affecting at least 50,000 homes or businesses, or causing at least a 300-megawatt loss of power.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Economic privation could further encourage violent competition between Syrian armed groups over territory and revenues.Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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But envisioning the privation that followed, with Panguna shut down, requires little imagination.Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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When her team received the denial for Benji’s care, McCoy set out to gather hard evidence to demonstrate the necessity of his treatment.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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People all over social media posted their experiences with claims denials.Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Deprivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprivation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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