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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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as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
a droughty region that could never support settlements
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Recent Examples of drought
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
For example, drought may persist or increase in some areas, such as the Southwest and portions of the southern Plains, according to the Climate Prediction Center.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Development, as well as the drought, may have put a squeeze on these populations.
—Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Bad fire season pollutes progress The primary cause of the worsening air quality for Americans comes as a result of climate events including wildfires, drought and extreme heat, according to the report.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Extreme weather and other disasters linked to climate change—including wildfires, droughts, floods, and hurricanes—are all on the rise.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
For example, drought may persist or increase in some areas, such as the Southwest and portions of the southern Plains, according to the Climate Prediction Center.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Development, as well as the drought, may have put a squeeze on these populations.
—Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Bad fire season pollutes progress The primary cause of the worsening air quality for Americans comes as a result of climate events including wildfires, drought and extreme heat, according to the report.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drought
Noun
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But the policy meant to protect farmers, combined with other factors including extreme weather, has led to a rice shortage since last year.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 May 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration faces a shortage of roughly 3,500 air traffic controllers, with staffing gaps affecting nearly every control tower.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The box’s ability to keep its contents dry has earned it lots of praise.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema, causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin.—
Susan Bard,
Health,
3 May 2025
Noun
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But the lack of GLP-1 receptors in the liver suggests that the drug doesn’t work directly on the organ but instead has an indirect effect by lowering weight and blood sugar levels, said Abdelmalek.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
13 May 2025
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However, after the North Carolina Supreme Court overturned their case in 2021 due to a lack of a fair trial, Molly and Thomas pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter and received lesser sentences.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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During the growing season, more than half of our residential water is used for our landscapes, particularly the ubiquitous and thirsty Kentucky bluegrass (which, despite the name, comes from Europe).—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
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Their offense is thirsty, their defense disheveled.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The next generation overwinters underground as larvae, emerging as adults the following year, though development may take up to two years in arid climates.—
Owen Martin,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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In addition, in Utah and the arid West, farmers and ranchers worry about water, said Craig Buttars, the outgoing Utah Department of Agriculture and Food commissioner.—
Jessica Schreifels,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Drought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drought. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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