1
as in lack
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
the absence of volunteers to be troop leaders is putting the scouting program in real jeopardy
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2
as in shortage
the fact or state of being absent
in the absence of ferry service to the island, the ecotourists had to charter a plane
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Recent Examples of absence
The Nuggets went 10-6 during that stretch, which also included extended absences from starters Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun.
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Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
How has his absence affected her this season?
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Robert Redford died last September at 89, and his absence, as well as his vision, permeated this installment of the first festival without the Sundance Kid turned Elder Statesman.
—Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Christie has made similar moves when Sabonis, LaVine and Keegan Murray returned from extended absences this season, but his reason for benching LaVine after a brief absence is unclear.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for absence
Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
How has his absence affected her this season?
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Robert Redford died last September at 89, and his absence, as well as his vision, permeated this installment of the first festival without the Sundance Kid turned Elder Statesman.
—Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Christie has made similar moves when Sabonis, LaVine and Keegan Murray returned from extended absences this season, but his reason for benching LaVine after a brief absence is unclear.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absence
Noun
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The court acquitted Kim of two other charges, citing a lack of evidence and other reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The meeting was canceled because of a lack of a quorum.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The vehicles can also be built to be recoverable in support of ever-changing mission needs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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And, though able to navigate a great deal of the daily routine, Anna has gaps that will widen as her parents’ needs become more demanding.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Absence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absence. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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