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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
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Anger at my situation, my hospitalization, my lack of understanding.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Tomatoes growing indoors lack both wind and bees to help with pollination.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Noun
Some of the measures have been delayed indefinitely due to lack of City Council support, including the proposal to shrink the mayor’s power, which was rejected by the council’s Rules Committee Wednesday in a 3-2 vote.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Anger at my situation, my hospitalization, my lack of understanding.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Verb
In these markets, buyers expect central air and may discount homes that lack it.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Tomatoes growing indoors lack both wind and bees to help with pollination.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
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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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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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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Instead, the space agency is planning a mission to rescue the telescope and extend its mission for several more years – negating the need to spend more money to replace the observatory, NASA said in a press release.
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Packing shoes that look cute but leave your feet begging for mercy by day two.
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Up to this point, Ruthye has begged Supergirl to help her exact revenge on Krem, which the heroine has refused, so the alignment of their goals ends up a convenient happenstance.
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Most people need vitamin D supplementation; vitamin E is usually sufficient from food unless a true deficiency exists.
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According to her petition to the Supreme Court, Murrin faces more than $328,000 in tax, penalties, and interest (the interest that had grown to more than $250,000 by the time the IRS issued the notice of deficiency).
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Denver’s brass was asked about those comments on Wednesday, and Wallace responded by sharing some thoughts on the team’s internal and external goals.
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Even Mamdani, who had campaigned on the idea of dropping his predecessor’s lawsuit and opposition, has come around and is holding firm as the Council insists on some $300 million in additional costs a year.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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The inspectors tested hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, which accounts for 70% of a property’s rating.
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Back in his coaching career, Cruyff was one of the first managers to be obsessed with the cut of the pitch — a trait that has passed over to his disciples, most notably the exacting Pep Guardiola.
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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