drought

variants also drouth

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of drought Quote: Loons head coach Eric Ramsay has had last summer’s nine-game winless drought on his mind this June. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025 Here’s a look at drought conditions across California: How much of California is in drought? Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025 Despite that drought, there is a long history of Game 7s in the NBA Finals. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025 Former UConn guard Bria Hartley hit a 3-pointer to end the scoring drought for her first field goal of the game, and fellow former Husky Olivia Nelson-Ododa kicked off a gritty run for the Sun with a turnaround fade. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for drought
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drought
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Californians feel the effects of the shortage of at least 3 million homes in their pocketbooks.
    Laura Friedman, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
  • Raising a dam also raises the risk of downstream water shortages, ecological disruption, and international tension.
    Joe Salas July 06, New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The lack of responsibility is built into the City Charter.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
  • So often, projects don’t get off the ground because of lack of funding.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025

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“Drought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drought. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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