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
Millan was charged with four counts of deprivation of rights under color of law in August, according to a release.
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Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
The study published by Israeli public health experts, based on data from Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), challenges these claims, showing no evidence of famine or intentional deprivation.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Returning to daylight saving time means some sleep deprivation but a lot more sunshine leading into the evening hours when the time change officially starts on March 9.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Daylight Saving Time and Decision Making Sleep researchers warn that sleep deprivation can severely impact those who make critical decisions, including managers, military commanders, and politicians.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
The study published by Israeli public health experts, based on data from Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), challenges these claims, showing no evidence of famine or intentional deprivation.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Returning to daylight saving time means some sleep deprivation but a lot more sunshine leading into the evening hours when the time change officially starts on March 9.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Daylight Saving Time and Decision Making Sleep researchers warn that sleep deprivation can severely impact those who make critical decisions, including managers, military commanders, and politicians.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprivation
Noun
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Many opponents to the legislation have submitted testimony about a lack of public hearings and participation prior to the bills being introduced in the General Assembly.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Even when the claims are ridiculous, or Rahma vehemently disagrees, the lack of time to dwell gives the videos a sense of both urgency and fun.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As if the Israeli people’s losses from October 7th are not grievous enough, their fears for the hostages not haunting enough, and the miseries of the Gazans not shaming enough, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is bringing his country back to war.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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The then-vice president’s loss has propelled Beshear to at least a mid-level position in 2028 chatter.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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With all the denials, Goldberg released part of the text chain to prove what was in it was, in fact, war plans, including weather conditions, timing, targets, weapons and sequence of strikes.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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This denial could be motivated by the fear of admitting the presence of beings more advanced and therefore more powerful than us.—
David Chauvet,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Deprivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprivation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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