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
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Now Despite the lack of continuity throughout the season as the Celtics shuffled different starting lineups, Boston still finished with a 61-21 record, just three games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
The 45 minutes that followed were sluggish and lacked focus, which proved costly upfront.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This lack of reciprocity is unfair and threatens America's economic and national security.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Now Despite the lack of continuity throughout the season as the Celtics shuffled different starting lineups, Boston still finished with a 61-21 record, just three games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
While generally safe, most studies use high-dose turmeric supplements—unlike the small amounts in wellness shots and elixirs—and lack strong evidence for the combination.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
The 45 minutes that followed were sluggish and lacked focus, which proved costly upfront.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
Noun
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In the absence of such winks and nods, the film would play like a high-budget hostage video.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Russo’s absence highlights the lack of a natural backup striker England have heading into the Euros.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the short term, the PC market risks huge price increases along with component shortages if the 145% tariff on Chinese imports persists.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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The fortunate news, again, is that a widespread shortage is not expected.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not Effectively Communicating New Designs Even when organizations succeed in designing spaces that reflect modern needs, many fail to communicate how those spaces should be used.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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But focusing on meeting your essential needs first will lay the foundation for eventually finding the physical ability to do more. 2.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That deficiency intensified now that Brown is heading to Jacksonville on a one-year deal, according to a team source.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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According to a 2023 study, 35% of adults in the US are suffering from a vitamin D deficiency, and that can lead to a number of issues (poor immune system, risk of certain cancers, and liver and kidney disease, to name just a few).—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In turn, Julian begged his ex to destroy the incriminating papers for the sake of their family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The other woman begs her not to, but Sofia is determined.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Healthcare providers consider your medical history and ask about symptoms.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Three Manhattan federal prosecutors resigned on Tuesday after saying the Trump administration had asked them to admit wrongdoing in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s corruption case as a condition of their return.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sheinbaum remained vague on details, but insisted that her administration would seek to work with Trump.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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All of which leaves Francis, the spiritual leader of more than a billion Catholics, insisting on a welcoming and internationalist worldview that has gone out of style.—
Jason Horowitz,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The edition joins a series of artist collaborations that sound similarly impossible and exacting, including the Supreme luggage that was made from 200-plus pieces, and the Alex Israel luggage that blushes like an L.A. sunset, a gentle gradient that required anodized aluminum.—
Elisa Wouk Almino,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Aides describe her administration as disciplined, exacting, and highly attuned to data.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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