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as in lack
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
the absence of volunteers to be troop leaders is putting the scouting program in real jeopardy
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as in shortage
the fact or state of being absent
in the absence of ferry service to the island, the ecotourists had to charter a plane
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Recent Examples of absence
In the absence of his wife and regular cohost Kelly Ripa, the actor kicked off Thursday's Live edition by telling fill-in panelist Elle Duncan that he's severely bothered when, upon meeting a strapping fellow, the illusion of male bonding is shattered if their first handshake falls apart.
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EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In the absence of independent monitoring on the ground, the ministry is the primary source for casualty data relied upon by humanitarian groups, journalists, and international bodies.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Warner was projected to lose $1.1 billion in TV advertising in 2026, approximately 23% of its total this year, according to a March research note by Robert Fishman, an analyst with MoffettNathanson, due in significant part to the absence of the NBA on its networks for the first time since 1989.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Another method is pyrolysis, where materials are heated in the absence of oxygen.
—Joe Frank Bozeman Iii, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2025
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EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In the absence of independent monitoring on the ground, the ministry is the primary source for casualty data relied upon by humanitarian groups, journalists, and international bodies.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Warner was projected to lose $1.1 billion in TV advertising in 2026, approximately 23% of its total this year, according to a March research note by Robert Fishman, an analyst with MoffettNathanson, due in significant part to the absence of the NBA on its networks for the first time since 1989.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Another method is pyrolysis, where materials are heated in the absence of oxygen.
—Joe Frank Bozeman Iii, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absence
Noun
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Both sides need to recognize that neither rigid approaches nor a complete lack of structure is effective.—
Jalie Cohen,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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His lack of preparedness caused a tremendous strain, both physically and emotionally, as well as financially.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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One such solution the government announced recently is an arrangement with U.S. energy logistics and infrastructure provider Curlew Midstream which will avoid the need to invest in a new domestic oil refinery.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Planning can be the most dreaded part of a big trip, especially when everyone has different wants and needs.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Absence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absence. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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