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as in absence
the fact or state of being absent
the lack of news about the fate of the soldiers was frustrating
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2
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
the lack of eligible candidates for the jury kept the trial from getting started
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as in need
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
the lack of fresh water at the campsite definitely would be a problem
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Recent Examples of lack
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Happily, that touring cast starred Christine Sherrill as Donna, a star who lacks only name recognition.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
People are getting more and more frustrated because of the inaction, because of the lack of coordination among themselves, lack of coordination with the government and bureaucracy, government and police, government and judiciary.
—Shamim Chowdhury, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Another part of the order that will likely lack bipartisan support is a call for making the head of the FAA's commercial spaceflight division a political appointee.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Happily, that touring cast starred Christine Sherrill as Donna, a star who lacks only name recognition.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
But due to a lack of a quorum caused by the Democrats’ absence, the chamber adjourned until 1 p.m. Tuesday.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
People are getting more and more frustrated because of the inaction, because of the lack of coordination among themselves, lack of coordination with the government and bureaucracy, government and police, government and judiciary.
—Shamim Chowdhury, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
Noun
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The ceremony last year stirred controversy because of the absence of the U.S. ambassador and other Western envoys in response to the Japanese city’s refusal to invite officials from Israel.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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These local laws signal a growing trend among municipalities to provide greater employment protections for cannabis users, particularly in the absence of broader state-level safeguards.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The idea for Draft One came from staffing shortages that Axon’s police department clients were facing, Isner said.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Federal officials are expected to project next year's water shortage on Aug. 15.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Instead, a spokesperson for the department instead stressed the need for stability in the West Bank.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Over the years, Blanc regularly raised the alarm on the growing financial needs for the Villa Noailles and particularly the Hyères fashion and photography festival.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If not carefully planned, ADF may increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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Chinook salmon were facing yet another stressor: a deficiency in thiamine, or vitamin B1, key for energy production and juvenile growth.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The subject begs for the insider knowledge that Wolfe amassed as a Disney fan, once $17,000 in credit card debt that funded WDW excursion trips.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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After Cody Rhodes Beats John Cena Cody Rhodes begged the referee to call the match off, but Cena waved the ref off.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During talent reviews, ask: who developed across the business this year?—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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During an appearance on the Thursday, Aug. 7, edition of 360 With Speedy, the actor was asked to share a story about the singer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some would insist this is a wink-wink of trying to play both sides of the gambit at the same time, see my discussion at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The line inspired a heated debate with many online critics insisting the ad was a dog whistle promoting white supremacy.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Belly has strolled into Billy Joel’s bakery to put in Jeremiah’s very exacting wedding cake order, but is aghast at the $750 price tag.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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Based on Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, Nautilus follows Nemo’s mission to exact revenge on the East India Mercantile Company.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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