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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
This vote was originally set to take place on May 21, but was abruptly canceled by GOP leaders just as Republicans were on the verge of losing the vote due to absences.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
And the absence of indoor plumbing necessitates waste removal on a massive scale.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
In her absence, the Sparks went 1-2 and averaged 83 points, including their worst offensive game of the season on Tuesday in a loss to the Aces.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
DeMarvion Overshown has excused absence Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was the only player on defense not at practice, as he was excused on Thursday to prepare for his wedding Saturday in Tyler.
—Nick Harris
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
And the absence of indoor plumbing necessitates waste removal on a massive scale.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
In her absence, the Sparks went 1-2 and averaged 83 points, including their worst offensive game of the season on Tuesday in a loss to the Aces.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
DeMarvion Overshown has excused absence Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was the only player on defense not at practice, as he was excused on Thursday to prepare for his wedding Saturday in Tyler.
—Nick Harris
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absence
Noun
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But despite this, experts say the lack of AI play is not the main reason why global investors are exiting India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This area is the best of the best—in part because of the wildlife sightings but also because of the lack of vehicles (the land is exclusively crossed by guests of Singita Lebombo and Singita Sweni).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The tool eliminates the need for traditional public health data reports and fact sheets, which are limited to specific time periods and health categories.—
Velvet Wu
June 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Consider starting a light brainstorm with a teammate, using a quick sketch to express needs before words get heavy.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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“Absence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absence. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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