variants
also drouths
as in shortages
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 droughts
In Europe, rivers running dry after yet another heat wave are once again revealing mementos left behind by sufferers of historic droughts past.
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Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Georgia is undergoing one of the worst spring droughts in history, and while much of the state is praying for some rain, southern and coastal Georgia are in desperate need.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Falcon Heavy’s presence on the Space Coast has been sporadic, with long droughts between launches before.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
These perennials only require watering during severe or prolonged droughts.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Remember to water quinoa during prolonged dry spells or droughts.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
This source data indicated California has not been experiencing a greater frequency or severity of droughts in this century.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
And there have been droughts since 2022.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
In more prolonged droughts, some residents, particularly those relying on wells, could begin to feel the strain on their drinking water.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Georgia is undergoing one of the worst spring droughts in history, and while much of the state is praying for some rain, southern and coastal Georgia are in desperate need.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Falcon Heavy’s presence on the Space Coast has been sporadic, with long droughts between launches before.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
These perennials only require watering during severe or prolonged droughts.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Remember to water quinoa during prolonged dry spells or droughts.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
This source data indicated California has not been experiencing a greater frequency or severity of droughts in this century.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
And there have been droughts since 2022.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
In more prolonged droughts, some residents, particularly those relying on wells, could begin to feel the strain on their drinking water.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droughts
Noun
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Travelers should brace for higher airfares this summer due to looming jet fuel shortages amid the war with Iran.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Our economy is suffering too, with critical workforce shortages of teachers and nurses.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Ford’s freedom or constraints, his prejudices or lacks, gauge his moment and ours.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Dipping into 2027 draft capital to make a fifth-round selection in a draft that Schneider has repeatedly said lacks depth is a surprising move.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Droughts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droughts. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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