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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
Violations can initially result in $100 fines that may increase for repeat offenses or more severe drought stages.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
As South Florida’s long-running drought stretches ahead, the risk of wildfire activity may persist for months, fire officials say.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The 2015-2016 Super El Niño delivered on its reputation of causing serious drought in the Caribbean, but also failed to produce the wetter than average winter it’s known for in Southern California.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Pick a full sun spot in your yard, water moderately while establishing, and then let this drought-tolerant draper do its thing.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
As South Florida’s long-running drought stretches ahead, the risk of wildfire activity may persist for months, fire officials say.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The 2015-2016 Super El Niño delivered on its reputation of causing serious drought in the Caribbean, but also failed to produce the wetter than average winter it’s known for in Southern California.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Pick a full sun spot in your yard, water moderately while establishing, and then let this drought-tolerant draper do its thing.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drought
Noun
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American officials also said Beijing would address rare earth shortages, although this was not mentioned in the corresponding statement from China.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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There is no shortage of choices, from fast-growing bushes for a privacy hedge, evergreen shrubs that provide year-round color in your yard, or flowering shrubs with gorgeous blooms in the spring or summer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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In England, the Women’s Super League’s commitment is attracting more and more talent to England, and at some point, Spain’s lack of investment in women’s football, not the club, will end up posing a problem for Barca — as seen in Arsenal’s triumph in the final over the Spanish side last year.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The temporary restraining order has been extended due to the lack of service.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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“Drought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drought. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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