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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Elizabeth McCormack, a former Black Hawk pilot, said, per CNN, that the crew of three was insufficient for navigating the crowded airspace near Reagan National Airport.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Many homeowners underestimate the replacement cost of their homes, leading to insufficient coverage.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Craig’s name was absent, though, from the BAFTAs Best Actor race—a competition that Stan is a part of.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The main difference is that talc is now absent in its formula to make ashy finishes a thing of the past for deeper skin tones.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That's the question begging for answers after court documents revealed horrific details about the abuse 7-year-old Kayden Gavarrete suffered for months before dying three days before Christmas.—
Jade Jackson,
The Indianapolis Star,
30 Dec. 2024
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Instead, he has officially been recast as a villain that fans have been begging for since James Gunn took the reins.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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According to Polanski, although food was scarce, by some miracle Ryszard’s mother, Regina, managed to procure hot chocolate for the kids.—
Danuta Hamlin,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Heavy snowfall blanketed the area for the next three days, temperatures hovered at well below freezing, and daylight was scarce.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Two days after a snowboarder went missing at a California mountain ski resort as a storm rolled in, he has been found, rescuers say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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Police in Georgia were seeking the public’s help on Wednesday to find a man who went missing while making a DoorDash delivery.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Rural providers face additional hurdles beyond inadequate reimbursement rates.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
21 Jan. 2025
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The official also pointed to inadequate accountability for acquisition failures and claimed that Fagan's focus on DEI policies diverted resources from operational priorities.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But no one seemed all that interested in asking or talking about it Thursday, which makes this as good a time as any to revisit The Athletic’s midseason predictions for the Panthers.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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The key to staying relevant is to start asking questions and preparing for the future now.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The small shop also does not have a large staff, allowing Perez to keep his overhead low.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Last year, the city had its lowest number recorded since 2018, according to the news release.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Lacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacking. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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