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as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there was a dearth of usable firewood at the campsite
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as in lack
the fact or state of being absent
the dearth of salesclerks at the shoe store annoyed us
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Recent Examples of dearth
Nobody can say what effect commercial fishing might have on the ecosystem in this region, given the dearth of scientific knowledge about the Arctic Ocean.
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David Balton,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
The blockbuster IPOs for SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI would create record exit activity for VC firms in the US after a dearth of activity in the wake of 2021’s peak.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Despite the dearth of players, the U finished with a 15-18 record and a 8-12 mark in the Big Ten, good for 11th in the 18-team conference.
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Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
For one, the event was sparsely attended, highlighting the dearth of foreign visitors and the thinning ranks of bankers, executives, and investors in the city.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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David Balton,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
The blockbuster IPOs for SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI would create record exit activity for VC firms in the US after a dearth of activity in the wake of 2021’s peak.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Despite the dearth of players, the U finished with a 15-18 record and a 8-12 mark in the Big Ten, good for 11th in the 18-team conference.
—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
For one, the event was sparsely attended, highlighting the dearth of foreign visitors and the thinning ranks of bankers, executives, and investors in the city.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dearth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dearth
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Despite the overwhelming demand for medical services and the shortage of supplies in Venezuela’s public health system, Domingo Luciani Hospital in the capital of Caracas coped with an influx of patients thanks to a flood of donations.
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With the rise in demand by retail users, compute providers are also facing significant shortages, raising their prices, and are rushing to develop more hardware.
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These areas often have awkward entrances and lack ventilation, which allows heat to build quickly.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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If anything, Messi’s early absence reinforced why Argentina will enter the knockout stage as one of the favorites to win the tournament.
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Why Other Sports Don’t Need Them The absence of movement clauses in other leagues is not accidental.
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“Dearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dearth. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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