1
as in insufficient
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
we felt the afternoon television offerings were somewhat lacking in entertainment value
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2
as in absent
not present or in evidence
for the moment anyway, wood for the fireplace is lacking
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacking
Adjective
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Hochman dismissed the petition as legally insufficient.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025 -
Existing software solutions may be insufficient, and the public digital infrastructure may be lacking, so projects at the intersection of hardware and software could fill critical gaps.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As Hit Me Hard and Soft soars, the full-length that introduced Eilish to millions of people around the world returns to multiple tallies after being absent just days ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If your home is begging for a refresh, don’t miss the chance to save on furniture and decor at Wayfair’s epic spring sale.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca was then allegedly seen on camera begging Yolanda to call 911 multiple times as her wife told her to go back inside.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Junk food is cheap, readily available, and aggressively marketed—while healthy food is scarce and expensive.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In that way, Gabbard yet again sacrificed scarce and even unique expertise to please the president.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Our house was spared, but things went missing anyway.—
Jeanie Riess,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
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The parents of a missing 7-month-old boy have been arrested after claims of a kidnapping didn’t line up, California deputies say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yet disclosure and mitigation remain inadequate, leaving investors unable to distinguish between companies managing exposure and those at risk.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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China's historically high savings rates stem from a combination of factors: inadequate social safety nets prompting precautionary savings; demographic shifts, marked by an aging population; high and unpredictable costs for housing and healthcare.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Harvick raised his voice about why the appeals process hadn't been made public, asking what is there to hide.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Ludmila tied it in the 81st by latching on to a long ball and stabbing a low shot past Courage goalkeeper Casey Murphy.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Lacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacking. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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