as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there's a famine of good general practitioners in many rural areas
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Recent Examples of famine
There is no ceasefire in the region and aid deliveries are limited, with the World Food Program warning of famine.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Experts have warned of famine in the territory that is home to about 2 million Palestinians.
—Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Half a million people in Gaza are now starving and the entire territory is at risk of famine, according to a report last month by dozens of independent experts on hunger.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 17 June 2025
For months, experts have also warned that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Experts have warned of famine in the territory that is home to about 2 million Palestinians.
—Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Half a million people in Gaza are now starving and the entire territory is at risk of famine, according to a report last month by dozens of independent experts on hunger.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 17 June 2025
For months, experts have also warned that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for famine
Noun
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To address the critical worker shortage, Massachusetts must prioritize benefits and training and improve pay for DSPs.—
Brian Cusack,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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There is a growing shortage of drivers, rising costs, and relentless demand for faster deliveries.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Overnight low temperatures are rising nearly twice as fast as afternoon highs, and this lack of relief during the night poses a significant health risk -- particularly for those without access to air conditioning, according to the assessment.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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Red Oak parent Maria Barraza previously warned that the consolidation would destroy the community built around Red Oak, and raised concerns about a lack of engagement from the district with the school’s Spanish-speaking families.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Yellow, browning, or dropping leaves outside of the fall season can mean a tree is distressed from drought, pests, disease, or lack of nutrients.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Integrated systems allow for real-time responses to drought, flood, or seasonal imbalances.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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“Famine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famine. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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