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
Banking on lower inflation White House officials say the tariffs will strengthen the economy and bring in revenue that will narrow the gaping budget deficit.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
But the Oilers wouldn’t quit, cutting the deficit with 12:09 to play on the first of Bouchard’s two goals.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
In a bid to ease the deficit and draw more people into care, Multnomah County is opening temporary housing sites with low barriers to entry.
—Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
The annual box office is also up over 10% from last year after running at a double-digit deficit in March.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
But the Oilers wouldn’t quit, cutting the deficit with 12:09 to play on the first of Bouchard’s two goals.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
In a bid to ease the deficit and draw more people into care, Multnomah County is opening temporary housing sites with low barriers to entry.
—Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
The annual box office is also up over 10% from last year after running at a double-digit deficit in March.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deficit
Noun
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Earlier this month, analysts at BTIG said tariffs could make dining operators like Texas Roadhouse vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and product shortages.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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What these Deals Tell Us About Investor Demand The first quarter transactions in Brooklyn and Manhattan signal robust investor confidence in free market multifamily, driven by the appeal of assets with minimal regulatory constraints and the city's persistent housing shortage.—
Shimon Shkury,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His quickness getting across the crease, his evident athleticism, more than made up for any lack of experience.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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But, sadly, because bathrooms are such high-moisture rooms with a lack of ventilation, mold is easy to grow.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, there are differences in risk factors and potential vitamin deficiencies.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sleep deficiency can increase the risk of chronic health conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Deficit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficit. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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