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as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
dealt with the school's insufficiency of art supplies by buying materials out of her own pocket
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as in inability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means
her alleged insufficiency for the job
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Recent Examples of insufficiency
These efforts open transgender people up to discrimination and ignore the realities of intersex people, as well as cisgender women with conditions like primary ovarian insufficiency.
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Orion Rummler, Them, 31 Oct. 2024
Renal insufficiency can occur with CKD, but not all cases of renal insufficiency are considered CKD.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
The insufficiency lies in a simple fact: Supply of capable film hubs has risen significantly, yet demand has plateaued, relatively speaking.
—Preston Garrett, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
This finding could have possible implications for the treatment of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and fertility preservation.18 However, more research needs to be done in humans to make any definitive conclusions.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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Orion Rummler, Them, 31 Oct. 2024
Renal insufficiency can occur with CKD, but not all cases of renal insufficiency are considered CKD.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
The insufficiency lies in a simple fact: Supply of capable film hubs has risen significantly, yet demand has plateaued, relatively speaking.
—Preston Garrett, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
This finding could have possible implications for the treatment of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and fertility preservation.18 However, more research needs to be done in humans to make any definitive conclusions.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficiency
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The history makes clear that looming mineral shortages ought not be a cause for concern.Duncan Money / Made by History, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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The deluge of immigration that followed has strained Canada’s welfare state and exacerbated the housing shortage.The Editors, National Review, 7 Jan. 2025
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That includes addressing concerns about safety and conditions like smoking on trains, or the inability to get around the city.Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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In 1949, a grand jury convened to discuss the inability of LAPD’s homicide unit to solve murders, during which Short’s death was further investigated.Alex Gurley, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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The problem describes the apparent lack of high-luminosity progenitors detected in supernova pre-images, write the authors of a paper just submitted to The Astrophysical Journal.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this season, Kody and Robyn got into an intense argument about Kody's lack of presence in his kids' lives.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Nutritional Deficiencies: Rapid or excessive weight loss can lead to deficiencies in vitamins and minerals critical for bone health, which is a concern for postmenopausal women.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 3 Jan. 2025
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Address any nutrient deficiencies by applying a slow-release fertilizer according to soil test results.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Insufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficiency. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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