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
Elon Musk was conspicuous by his absence.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Bank of America is returning to the Boise area after a long absence.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Anthony's absence could factor into the Red Sox's postseason if the initial timeline is correct.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Falcons on a 4-1 run in series, and injury-absence of Tampa LT Tristan Wirfs also a big plus for ATL.
—Greg Cote
september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Bank of America is returning to the Boise area after a long absence.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Anthony's absence could factor into the Red Sox's postseason if the initial timeline is correct.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Falcons on a 4-1 run in series, and injury-absence of Tampa LT Tristan Wirfs also a big plus for ATL.
—Greg Cote
september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absence
Noun
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And the noticeable dips also don’t come for the generations of players who would be expecting to play their peak years for England during wartime either — note the lack of games in the 1940s in the earlier graph.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The lack of winning has been exactly the problem during the Chuba years at Carolina.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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On a macro level, leaders create a vision for an organization, define its purpose, establish a mission statement, develop a strategic plan, evaluate market needs, foster commitment, and inspire others.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The same need for a highly technical skillset is true for forensic scientists such as firearms examiners and DNA analysts, said Richard Amberger, director of the Marion County Forensic Services Agency.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Absence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absence. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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