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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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
Massage scheduling communications One of the most conspicuous absences is communication relating to the scheduling of massages in the years prior to Epstein's death.
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Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Sebastian Berhalter came on at halftime for Pulisic in the opener, while starting midfielder Malik Tillman raised his already impressive game in Pulisic’s absence.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
But a Pulisic absence on the left side could spell trouble for the Americans.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Determined to raise Maddy as a single father, Matt is thrown headfirst into the complexities of parenthood in all its forms, but as Maddy grows up and begins to realize her mother's absence, things become more emotionally complex.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Sebastian Berhalter came on at halftime for Pulisic in the opener, while starting midfielder Malik Tillman raised his already impressive game in Pulisic’s absence.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
But a Pulisic absence on the left side could spell trouble for the Americans.
—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Determined to raise Maddy as a single father, Matt is thrown headfirst into the complexities of parenthood in all its forms, but as Maddy grows up and begins to realize her mother's absence, things become more emotionally complex.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absence
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These areas often have awkward entrances and lack ventilation, which allows heat to build quickly.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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District officials said staffing and budget decisions are made at the school and department level by building and department leaders based on the needs of individual schools and departments.
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Adding urgency to its efforts is the need to stave off any prospect of Reform UK winning a general election.
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“Absence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absence. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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