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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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There won’t be a shortage of suitors, if Alvarez is made available.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the loss of nearly a billion barrels of oil, with the shortage growing worse every day the sea lane remains closed.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The guard admitted he was surprised by the lack of questions about his medical status but voiced confidence that the issue would not continue into his NBA career.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The defense has detailed the lack of physical evidence — no DNA or blood was found on Murdaugh or any of his clothes, even though the killings were at close range with powerful weapons that were never found.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Drought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drought. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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