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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 2023, Newsom announced California's landmark lawsuit against major oil companies, accusing them of deceiving the public about climate change and linking fossil fuel emissions to worsening heat waves, droughts and devastating wildfires.
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Kenny Choi, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Keep the soil moist because fuchsia plants don’t tolerate droughts.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Last season saw Newcastle United and Crystal Palace end domestic trophy droughts by claiming the League Cup and FA Cup respectively.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Over the decades, dozens of Padres hitters who were counted on to supply power went through lengthy home run droughts.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
As well as the risk from more intense heatwaves, the CCC found droughts are likely to become much more frequent.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 May 2026
Mónica offers a interesting thought, pointing out that even Fellini and Bergman had droughts, but that minor Fellini and minor Bergman is still a gift.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 May 2026
The easing of export regulations came just as Argentina’s beef production dropped by more than 10 percent due to floods and droughts, according to CICCRA, the nonprofit organization that represents Argentina’s beef producers.
—Clara Preve, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The easing of export regulations came just as Argentina's beef production dropped by more than 10 percent due to floods and droughts, according to CICCRA, the nonprofit organization that represents Argentina’s beef producers.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Kenny Choi, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Keep the soil moist because fuchsia plants don’t tolerate droughts.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Last season saw Newcastle United and Crystal Palace end domestic trophy droughts by claiming the League Cup and FA Cup respectively.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Over the decades, dozens of Padres hitters who were counted on to supply power went through lengthy home run droughts.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
As well as the risk from more intense heatwaves, the CCC found droughts are likely to become much more frequent.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 May 2026
Mónica offers a interesting thought, pointing out that even Fellini and Bergman had droughts, but that minor Fellini and minor Bergman is still a gift.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 May 2026
The easing of export regulations came just as Argentina’s beef production dropped by more than 10 percent due to floods and droughts, according to CICCRA, the nonprofit organization that represents Argentina’s beef producers.
—Clara Preve, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The easing of export regulations came just as Argentina's beef production dropped by more than 10 percent due to floods and droughts, according to CICCRA, the nonprofit organization that represents Argentina’s beef producers.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droughts
Noun
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Meanwhile, concerns over shortages are also beginning to affect consumers.—
,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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While the crop’s prices have eased somewhat from the significant shortages seen in 2024, chocolate prices remain high, reflecting a fundamental strain on the market.—
Indrabati Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
25 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
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“Droughts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droughts. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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