1
as in absence
the fact or state of being absent
the lack of news about the fate of the soldiers was frustrating
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2
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
the lack of eligible candidates for the jury kept the trial from getting started
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as in need
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
the lack of fresh water at the campsite definitely would be a problem
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Recent Examples of lack
Stuart James, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The Kipling also adds a flexible feature that full-size van campers with this layout generally lack: dual sliding rear doors.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
Murad Salikhov, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
And the lack of blockbuster cross-border tie-ups is grinding some gears within the bloc.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
That left channel is an area where Arsenal lacked a threat last season.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The Kipling also adds a flexible feature that full-size van campers with this layout generally lack: dual sliding rear doors.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
High spenders frequently run into the rigid limitations of traditional financial systems, payment caps, stringent anti-fraud protocols and a general lack of flexibility.
—Murad Salikhov, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
And the lack of blockbuster cross-border tie-ups is grinding some gears within the bloc.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
Noun
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Days flow into each other without any trouble at all, and partners are led to wonder whether the absence of friction in their relationship could be a sign of stagnation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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After the last two years, the absence of Israel and its attendant debates is a conspicuous one.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The group says the law would increase costs and burdens on restaurants that are already struggling with rising food prices, tariffs, labor shortages and cost-conscious consumers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 Aug. 2025
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Left unaddressed, this could deepen the motherhood penalty and contribute to workforce shortages of women.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Instead, a spokesperson for the department instead stressed the need for stability in the West Bank.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The need for an athletic midfielder and perhaps a reliable goalkeeper remains but this now feels like a squad with enough depth for a no-European-games campaign.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If your hair loss is down to certain nutrient deficiencies, adopting a healthy diet for your hair can help.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Aug. 2025
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Luce tells the story of Brzezinski prodding Carter ahead of the debate to push Ford on the deficiencies of his (and Kissinger’s) détente with Moscow and attention to human rights issues.—
Niall Ferguson,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Which begs a question: How will she be treated by the Grammys?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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See the full setlist here The music does a lot of the legwork, stadium-ready with massive, no-frills choruses begging to be sung back to him by hoards of devotees.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Unexpectedly, Bex asks Lizzie to exclusively interview her about her ranch and influencing career.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Related, ask any already empathetic Nashville singer-songwriter about the value of consistently showing up in writing rooms.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Residences’ partners insisted wood be wood, leather be leather, and plastic should never be a faux substitute because the ultra rich instantly spot imitations.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The developments come as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that only a comprehensive ceasefire — one that ensures the return of all hostages and ends the war on Israel’s terms — will be considered.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Players describe it as exacting but fair, with long-iron approaches into demanding Bermuda greens.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Progress in this exacting specialty demands humility and an unwavering commitment to self-improvement.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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