as in lack
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there was a troubling shortage of supplies for the troops overseas this year
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Recent Examples of shortage
Industry, labor, and states should collaborate to fund credential programs that match real job needs, ensuring growth is not limited by a shortage of skilled workers.
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Shilpan Amin, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
There have been reports that some Democrats are growing wary of the effects of the shutdown, namely, pauses in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and shortages of air traffic controllers and security agents at airports.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
About 50% of major air traffic control facilities are facing staffing shortages, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, ABC News reported.
—Chase Jordan
updated November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
These delays come as staffing shortages continue to plague air traffic controllers, the Associated Press reported.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Shilpan Amin, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
There have been reports that some Democrats are growing wary of the effects of the shutdown, namely, pauses in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and shortages of air traffic controllers and security agents at airports.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
About 50% of major air traffic control facilities are facing staffing shortages, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, ABC News reported.
—Chase Jordan
updated November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
These delays come as staffing shortages continue to plague air traffic controllers, the Associated Press reported.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortage
Noun
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Despite his lack of coaching experience at the MLB level, Vitello was named manager of the San Francisco Giants last month.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Part of the reason why there are so few of these conversations about podcasting is a general lack of criticism for narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Opponents raised concerns about the cost of new construction and long-term debt, arguing that renovations could have addressed the library’s deficiencies.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the scarcity drove these young men together.—
John Lingan,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour and sugar.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Shortage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortage. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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