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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
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
An and-1 layup by Marina Mabrey ended the drought to help Connecticut pull back within seven, but New York kept its foot on the gas to end the third quarter up 66-57.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
It had been battered by drought, underinvestment and absentee ownership.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
More than 8 million Texans live in areas affected by drought, according the National Drought Mitigation Center.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Noun
The western region of the United States has been in a decades-long drought that has fueled historic wildfires in recent years.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
An and-1 layup by Marina Mabrey ended the drought to help Connecticut pull back within seven, but New York kept its foot on the gas to end the third quarter up 66-57.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
It had been battered by drought, underinvestment and absentee ownership.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
More than 8 million Texans live in areas affected by drought, according the National Drought Mitigation Center.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drought
Noun
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The idea for Draft One came from staffing shortages that Axon’s police department clients were facing, Isner said.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Federal officials are expected to project next year's water shortage on Aug. 15.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This fall is predicted to bring cooler-than-average temperatures and dry weather for Arizona and the desert Southwest, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While the forecast remains relatively dry for Wednesday, Aug. 6, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Another driver of instability is the lack of details about the trade agreements that have so far been reached.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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Feeding those intrusive thoughts was a lack of precedent.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Despite our planet’s famously blue appearance from space, thirsty aliens would be disappointed.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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One thirsty dog has gained attention online for its tactics to get to the water bowl first.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Experts warn that climate change will exacerbate Egypt's arid climate with higher temperatures, erratic rainfall, rising seas, and worsening drought.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The rapidly developing, culturally rich country offers everything from dreamy beaches and arid deserts, to bustling cities.—
Mo Noubani,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Drought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drought. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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