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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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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
Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Offensively, the Celtics paired their suspect 3-point shooting with a lack of touch around the rim, going just 4-for-11 in the first half on shots inside the restricted area.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Hans Vestberg, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
That doesn’t mean the island is lacking in the outdoor adventure department.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
They’ve been hindered by a lack of port access on the West Coast.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Offensively, the Celtics paired their suspect 3-point shooting with a lack of touch around the rim, going just 4-for-11 in the first half on shots inside the restricted area.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
While one billion people have better and more comprehensive access to our digital world, billions more still lack access to these critical digital tools.
—Hans Vestberg, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
That doesn’t mean the island is lacking in the outdoor adventure department.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
Noun
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Former first lady Michelle Obama won't be at Trump's inauguration, and a reason has not been provided for her absence, which marks the sole absence among the living first ladies.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, alternative social media companies like Meta and SnapChat are poised to capitalize on the app's absence if a resolution is not reached soon.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Mass deportations could lead to labor shortages impacting the economic success and operational efficiencies of restaurants across Illinois.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The dangerous cold, multiple snowstorms and California’s devastating wildfires have caused an emergency shortage of platelets and some blood types at the American Red Cross.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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For Soderbergh, the need to update his library largely comes down to one specific technological upgrade.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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While billionaire wealth is surging, for many people, small and basic needs are still not met.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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Among multiple other afflictions Levine expects are vitamin deficiencies, starvation, dramatic weight loss, vision problems due to a lack of sunlight, broken bones, cognitive impairment and mental health trauma.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Alonso lengthens the lineup and makes the Mets better defensively on the right side, especially since Soto’s one deficiency is his outfield defense.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Following the show, the beauty community begged McGrath to unveil the secret behind her glass-shattering technique, which has been recreated by makeup artists time and again since then.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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That does beg the question, often ignored by those saying the Chinese economic onslaught of the European auto industry is unstoppable.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Newton asked Reed at the 01:29:10 mark of the interview.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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SeaD Consulting advises people to ask where their shrimp is from and support stronger regulations against the mislabeling of seafood.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Social media users noted the similarities between the two men, with people insisting that Franco portray the 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate in whatever future show or movie was produced about his alleged crime.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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But their plans to quietly elope are upended when Min’s grandmother (Yun) flies in from Korea and insists on an all-out wedding extravaganza.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Many people in this country are too young to remember the cost these diseases exacted.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2025
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The close vote made clear that concerns about Mr. Hegseth’s character and reports of excessive drinking, lack of management experience and statements against women in combat had exacted a deep toll in both parties.—
Carl Hulse,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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