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also drouth
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there's been a drought of good movies this year
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Recent Examples of drought
This low-maintenance shrubs tolerates deer and rabbit browsing, dry soil, and drought.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
For the Toronto Blue Jays, there’s both the weight of a three-decade title drought and that of representing an entire country that’s been feeling the squeeze from its very powerful neighbor.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Heading into next week, there is a chance for more rain, which is much needed as much of the region is facing drought conditions, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Much of Texas has been in drought conditions for the last 25 years.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
For the Toronto Blue Jays, there’s both the weight of a three-decade title drought and that of representing an entire country that’s been feeling the squeeze from its very powerful neighbor.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Heading into next week, there is a chance for more rain, which is much needed as much of the region is facing drought conditions, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Much of Texas has been in drought conditions for the last 25 years.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drought
Noun
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In addition to new tariffs and broader grocery inflation, experts say a global cocoa shortage tied to poor harvests and climate shifts in West Africa has sent cocoa prices soaring.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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His theory is that while the opportunity in the digital space is booming, there is an industry shortage of skilled talent to capitalize.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the lack of a concrete, overarching deal is still a problem.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fiery press conferences, frustration over a lack of signings, and a glum touchline demeanour paint a worrying picture.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Drought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drought. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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