as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
a growing deficit in the number of hours devoted to sleep
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Recent Examples of deficit
Over a 10-year period, the dividends would increase deficits by $6 trillion if rebate checks are distributed annually, according to the CRFB's analysis.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
This came in part as costs rise and as the healthcare fund, which producers make weekly contributions into, was projected to fall into a deficit by May of next year, according to Equity.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
The Mavericks have stumbled to a miserable 3-7 season start, with their backcourt depth problems compounded by general floor-spacing roster deficits.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Charlotte cut it to a 10-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
This came in part as costs rise and as the healthcare fund, which producers make weekly contributions into, was projected to fall into a deficit by May of next year, according to Equity.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
The Mavericks have stumbled to a miserable 3-7 season start, with their backcourt depth problems compounded by general floor-spacing roster deficits.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Charlotte cut it to a 10-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deficit
Noun
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When staffing shortages occur, the FAA will reduce the flow of air traffic to maintain safety.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Flights are being delayed and cancelled across the country because of airport staffing shortages.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Despite his lack of coaching experience at the MLB level, Vitello was named manager of the San Francisco Giants last month.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Part of the reason why there are so few of these conversations about podcasting is a general lack of criticism for narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Opponents raised concerns about the cost of new construction and long-term debt, arguing that renovations could have addressed the library’s deficiencies.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Deficit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficit. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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