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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
Erica Marrison, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Since the rollout of the documents, the lack of new information has prompted criticism, including from conservatives who support the president as well as from Trump critics.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 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
In 2022, 50 years after the attack, Germany officially issued an apology and compensation to the athletes’ families, many of whom had placed blame on German authorities for a lack of protection of Israeli athletes, per The New York Times.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Since the rollout of the documents, the lack of new information has prompted criticism, including from conservatives who support the president as well as from Trump critics.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 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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Miles McBride or Cameron Payne will likely step in and be the starting point guard in Brunson’s absence.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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With all due respect to the great Patricia Arquette, the character wasn’t especially missed in her absence, as her villainy and zealotry have tended to be written in a more one-dimensional way than how Severance portrays those same broad ideas with Milchick.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And the longer the staffing shortages persist, the longer some ATCs risk exhaustion and burnout.—
Holly Yan,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Some states are reviving older methods of capital punishment due to drug shortages, even as other states reconsider them entirely.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, to succeed, any long-term plan for the reconstruction of Gaza will need to prioritize the needs and perspectives of Palestinians themselves.—
Lesley Joseph,
The Conversation,
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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Iodine deficiency can be serious, but is eminently treatable.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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However, maintaining adequate levels of B vitamins and magnesium may prevent the development of neuropathy due to nutrient deficiencies.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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My agent was the one who pretty much begged me to just go out and try it and audition.—
Katie Arnold-Ratliff,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 2025
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Cal Fire captain begged for mercy during slaying captured on video, officials say.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Jason Kelce, the former Eagles center turned ESPN analyst, asked how Travis made his decision to return to KC.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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School board member Roberto Alonso also spoke at the February meeting and aligned himself with Gallon, asking the school district to provide a memo related to how BusPatrol revenue is being spent.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some argue that excessive washing strips natural oils, while others insist regular cleansing is necessary for scalp health.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Undeterred, Budden continued, insisting that animals find the interactions as pleasurable.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The dual pressures of addiction and burnout are exacting a steep toll on America’s entrepreneurs and executives.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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That’s when her mother, Galina Anisimova, took on a major project: adding a third story and redoing interiors to her exacting standard.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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