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
If hair loss is related to sleep deprivation, nutritional deficiency, or stress, those issues will need to be addressed.
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Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
9 June 2026
Chronic sleep deprivation is more concerning.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
8 June 2026
This is not deprivation disguised as discipline.
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Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
For elderly patients, prolonged stays in hallways increase the risks of delirium, falls, sleep deprivation, loss of dignity, and prolonged recovery.
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Letters To The Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
9 June 2026
Chronic sleep deprivation is more concerning.
—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
8 June 2026
This is not deprivation disguised as discipline.
—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
For elderly patients, prolonged stays in hallways increase the risks of delirium, falls, sleep deprivation, loss of dignity, and prolonged recovery.
—
Letters To The Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deprivation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprivation
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Keli Gonzalez, a painter the museum commissioned, became frustrated by the lack of female representation.
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The lack of a World Cup title is the one gap on his historic résumé.
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Cruz, who also gave up an RBI single to Anthony Seigler and a game-tying sac fly to Tsung-Che Cheng, made sure to take responsibility for his part in the loss.
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But shareholders have pushed back against hefty pay packages, which come during a period of upheaval in Hollywood that has been buffeted by job losses from media consolidation and outsourcing.
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Still, the mesh grids spreading across Haiti's countryside prove that the country's energy story may transcend the privation.
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These are people who still carry within them memories of war, occupation, and stretches of extreme privation.
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One reason Pharis has been so vocal online is to fight back against the shame and denial that drive so many to withhold their HIV status from others.
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Between 2016 and 2023, claim denials increased from 9% to 12%.
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“Deprivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprivation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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