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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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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
Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
We are held back by a variety of factors: Fear of public speaking, lack of confidence, or uncertainty about how to craft a meaningful message.
—Matt Abrahams, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Studies show that low self-concept clarity—when individuals lack a clear and stable understanding of themselves—is linked to various negative psychological outcomes like higher levels of anxiety, depression and loneliness as well as less satisfying relationships.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This is a scandalous example of a broken system where common sense and good judgment were overruled by bad advice, lack of compassion, irresponsible fiscal oversight and a litigious culture.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
We are held back by a variety of factors: Fear of public speaking, lack of confidence, or uncertainty about how to craft a meaningful message.
—Matt Abrahams, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
Since their environment lacks reality, the actors freeze (Flockhart), turn glumly inward (Hoffman), or mime their way through things.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Studies show that low self-concept clarity—when individuals lack a clear and stable understanding of themselves—is linked to various negative psychological outcomes like higher levels of anxiety, depression and loneliness as well as less satisfying relationships.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
Noun
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Yesterday, Brahim Diaz came on in his place, a common solution in Bellingham’s absences in his first season in the team.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Indiana center Myles Turner returned from a three-game injury absence with 17 first-half points.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Freddie Mac estimates that there is a shortage of 3.7 million units in the U.S. Houses can’t be built overnight, which means housing inflation will remain an issue for some time.—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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This makes access easier to those who had relied on compounding pharmacies like Hims & Hers while there was a shortage of the drug.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The concept is similar to reflectors on a runway that help guide landing airplanes, and the LRA can operate without the need for power or mechanical control.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Katie has grown up lonely, fending for herself while her parents tend to the urgent needs of her disabled sister.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Nutrient deficiencies: Not getting enough iron, zinc, biotin, and protein can negatively affect your hair.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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The former results from insulin deficiency, while the latter is caused by insulin resistance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The hauntingly familiar sight of a crash like this once again begs questions about the safety of these next-gen cars.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some ship only overnight and beg you to eat their bonbons within a few days of receipt.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the authorities.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Later in the evening, one audience member asked Cooper if he's reached out to anyone who left him a voicemail.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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One problem with the discovery rule, the teams insist, is that its availability turns on the plaintiff’s knowledge.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Towns, who played under Thibodeau in Minnesota, insists this wasn’t always the case.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Not that Kelce would complain about it, but the Chiefs’ dynasty that Kelce helped to create has exacted a stiff price.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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In Because This is My First Life, what begins as a business arrangement between exacting IT worker Nam Se-hee (My Liberation Notes’ Lee Min-ki) and aspiring screenwriter Yoon Ji-ho (Love Next Door’s Jung So-min) evolves into attraction and then love.—
Kayti Burt,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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