insufficiences

noun

plural of insufficience
as in needs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficiences
  1. needs
  2. deficiencies
  3. lacks
  4. shortcomings
  5. inadequacies
  6. deficits
  7. shortfalls
  8. imperfections
Noun
  • This allowed Amanda to collect data and better understand the scale and specific needs of local families before the summer.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • May 21 – June 20 Public expectations and private needs may pull at each other.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of needs
Noun
  • Mertens regularly monitors Tunsil’s electrolytes and checks for nutrient deficiencies through bloodwork and DEXA scans that measure his body mass and bone density.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The Food and Drug Administration’s 2026 list includes dog and cat foods recalled over possible salmonella and listeria contamination, vitamin deficiencies and foreign material, including plastic.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Definition of deficiencies
Noun
  • Long used in commercial kitchens for sinks and countertops, steel sinks contain chromium that provides corrosion-resistance and nickel that adds the brightness pure steel lacks.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 July 2026
  • The Anaheim Ducks, at least, had a lot of pace and tempo to help make up for what Carlson’s skating lacks at this point in his career.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of lacks
Noun
  • To choose a word, individuals should reflect on past shortcomings and future demands, selecting a term that encourages growth.
    — Rick Tollakson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the shortcomings identified by the review revolve around the Bonita shelter, whose closure has been delayed.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of shortcomings
Noun
  • The Canadian catastrophe highlighted the inadequacies of the current system of supply and the lack of American credit.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Connecting the Orioles’ fielding inadequacies in the majors directly to their lack of attention to defense in the minors would be a stretch; Rutschman, Henderson and Cowser all came up through their system.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 18 June 2026
Definition of inadequacies
Noun
  • The yen has been under pressure from rising oil prices, Japan’s persistent budget deficits and a yawning interest-rate gap with the US and other major economies.
    — Shintaro Inkyo, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The disease can cause intellectual deficits as well as severe physical symptoms.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of deficits
Noun
  • The Pentagon’s rush to plug shortfalls has sparked a bonanza among incumbent military contractors and new defense startups, which are repurposing components from fracking, autos, and pharma to shorten production timetables.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Orders to Comply were also issued by the animal care to correct shortfalls in housing facilities and sanitation.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of shortfalls
Noun
  • For some, their performances embrace the imperfections that come with age.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Food with cosmetic imperfections is donated to non-profits across seven area counties.
    — Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of imperfections
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