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
In the absence of a unifying figure to guide the exile movement and temper its more radical factions, demands for full Tibetan independence could gather momentum.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, just a day after the Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx to win the league’s in-season tournament, head coach Stephanie White spoke about Clark’s extended absence and the precautions the team is taking with her long-term health in mind.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
The purposeful absence of politics at a moment of intense political turmoil often gave the 2025 CMS Quality Conference, whose record attendance reflected widespread uncertainty about a new administration, the feeling of being cut off from the real world.
—Michael L. Millenson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The absence of a map makes this slightly difficult.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, just a day after the Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx to win the league’s in-season tournament, head coach Stephanie White spoke about Clark’s extended absence and the precautions the team is taking with her long-term health in mind.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
The purposeful absence of politics at a moment of intense political turmoil often gave the 2025 CMS Quality Conference, whose record attendance reflected widespread uncertainty about a new administration, the feeling of being cut off from the real world.
—Michael L. Millenson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The absence of a map makes this slightly difficult.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absence
Noun
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The lack of responsibility is built into the City Charter.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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So often, projects don’t get off the ground because of lack of funding.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Those with insufficient insurance or none at all will rely heavily on FEMA’s Individual Assistance program, which supports survivors with needs like temporary housing and home repairs.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Officials have also moved to tighten food safety regulations in recent years, but pervasive cases have shown more needs to be done in terms of enforcement and to build back public trust, experts say.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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“Absence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absence. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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