as in shortages
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 deficits
Pakistan has traditionally run large fiscal and external deficits, with a resultant rise in public debt.
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Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Still, state environmental officials and weather experts say the rainfall deficits dating back to last fall have not been completely erased.
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Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
These are durable skills deficits.
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Michelle Sobel,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Those cuts are often driven by declining enrollment, demographic shifts, falls in international students and budget deficits.
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Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The county faced a $35 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 fiscal year and anticipates additional deficits for at least the next two years.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Unemployment fell below 4%, the stock market reached what were then record highs, and the federal government began running budget surpluses rather than deficits.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
That support has led to huge cheers as Iran has battled back from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits to tie this match in the second half.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Yet the Iranians also overcame two deficits in an exciting match, getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebi in the 64th minute before a strongly pro-Iranian crowd at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, which has the world’s largest population of Iranians outside of Iran.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Still, state environmental officials and weather experts say the rainfall deficits dating back to last fall have not been completely erased.
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Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
These are durable skills deficits.
—
Michelle Sobel,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Those cuts are often driven by declining enrollment, demographic shifts, falls in international students and budget deficits.
—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The county faced a $35 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 fiscal year and anticipates additional deficits for at least the next two years.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Unemployment fell below 4%, the stock market reached what were then record highs, and the federal government began running budget surpluses rather than deficits.
—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
That support has led to huge cheers as Iran has battled back from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits to tie this match in the second half.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Yet the Iranians also overcame two deficits in an exciting match, getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebi in the 64th minute before a strongly pro-Iranian crowd at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, which has the world’s largest population of Iranians outside of Iran.
—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deficits
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Owner David Garcia, who also runs La Camaronera, cited personal hardships, rising costs and labor shortages as factors in the closure.
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Builders are also under their own pressure from higher material costs, persistent labor shortages, and slower sales.
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The artist thought that paintings and drawings have a certain depth that photography on its own lacks.
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What Hafley’s team lacks are proven, established names; productivity that can be relied on if healthy.
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The growing calls for accountability come as a local animal rescue founder has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Jose, alleging serious deficiencies in shelter operations.
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Iron and vitamin D deficiencies can both cause fatigue, but iron deficiency tends to have a more direct and noticeable effect on energy, especially in women with heavy periods.
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“Deficits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficits. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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