1
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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2
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
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Happily, that touring cast starred Christine Sherrill as Donna, a star who lacks only name recognition.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Feeding those intrusive thoughts was a lack of precedent.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Another part of the order that will likely lack bipartisan support is a call for making the head of the FAA's commercial spaceflight division a political appointee.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Happily, that touring cast starred Christine Sherrill as Donna, a star who lacks only name recognition.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Van Gaal seemed to be the solution and all was good to go, despite the lack of European football after a seventh-place finish under Moyes and interim manager Ryan Giggs — the club’s worst since 1990.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Feeding those intrusive thoughts was a lack of precedent.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
Noun
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After the last two years, the absence of Israel and its attendant debates is a conspicuous one.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Aug. 2025
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Days flow into each other without any trouble at all, and partners are led to wonder whether the absence of friction in their relationship could be a sign of stagnation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Left unaddressed, this could deepen the motherhood penalty and contribute to workforce shortages of women.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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There is a solution already before Congress: the End Kidney Deaths Act (H.R. 2687), a bipartisan bill that could finally end the kidney shortage.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One such solution the government announced recently is an arrangement with U.S. energy logistics and infrastructure provider Curlew Midstream which will avoid the need to invest in a new domestic oil refinery.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Planning can be the most dreaded part of a big trip, especially when everyone has different wants and needs.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If your hair loss is down to certain nutrient deficiencies, adopting a healthy diet for your hair can help.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Aug. 2025
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Luce tells the story of Brzezinski prodding Carter ahead of the debate to push Ford on the deficiencies of his (and Kissinger’s) détente with Moscow and attention to human rights issues.—
Niall Ferguson,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … 'DON’T DO IT' – 'The View' host begs music legend to snub Trump's Kennedy Center honor.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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His home run in Milwaukee last October likely kept him in a Mets uniform this season, with the fans begging the club to sign their homegrown hero.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Unexpectedly, Bex asks Lizzie to exclusively interview her about her ranch and influencing career.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Related, ask any already empathetic Nashville singer-songwriter about the value of consistently showing up in writing rooms.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Still, Sean insisted that his method was the only way to make it to the end.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Shippers and customers must insist upon—and invest in—robust security strategies, technological innovation and a culture where every employee understands their role in cargo protection.—
Shaleen Devgun,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Players describe it as exacting but fair, with long-iron approaches into demanding Bermuda greens.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Progress in this exacting specialty demands humility and an unwavering commitment to self-improvement.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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