as in lack
the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed
the concern of some that there has been a deprivation of rights since the passing of laws to combat the threat of terrorism
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Recent Examples of deprivation
On the other hand, chronic sleep deprivation impairs attention, disrupts decision-making and alters the hormones that regulate appetite and metabolism.
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Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2015, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society formally defined sleep deprivation as less than six hours of sleep within a 24-hour period.
—Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
Aarhus University in Denmark has found that birds solve the problem of oxygen deprivation by switching their eyes to anaerobic power.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Make no mistake, though, Huus Quell is no retreat of deprivations.
—Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for deprivation
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2015, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society formally defined sleep deprivation as less than six hours of sleep within a 24-hour period.
—Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
Aarhus University in Denmark has found that birds solve the problem of oxygen deprivation by switching their eyes to anaerobic power.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Make no mistake, though, Huus Quell is no retreat of deprivations.
—Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for deprivation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprivation
Noun
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The court acquitted Kim of two other charges, citing a lack of evidence and other reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The meeting was canceled because of a lack of a quorum.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But those guards fell crashing down on Wednesday night in a brutally honest assessment of his team following Boise State’s (9-6, 1-3 Mountain West) 75-58 home loss to Grand Canyon (9-5, 2-1) at ExtraMile Arena.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Despite the losses, Damon traveled to Texas and won the national title, dedicating the victory to his family and supporters.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The earthly experience of personal grief and privation that inspired such transcendent beauty is mind-bending in its own way.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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Diaries kept by Eugenia Zieber describe the privations of the trail, chief among them the frequent deaths of fellow travelers.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, Olathe’s seen more projects move forward that could help address the missing middle housing gap, including a City Council approval on Tuesday to build 71 townhome units, despite the Planning Commission recommending denial, Olathe spokesperson Kennedy said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The president cited the denial of the students’ constitutional rights in federalizing the Arkansas National Guard.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Deprivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprivation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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