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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Most focus on a lack of safety in their home states, especially around their handling of homelessness.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The penalties lack the due process protections of criminal court proceedings, Levy argued in his complaint.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Eco effort Sustainability has clearly been considered here—there’s a lack of plastic, and restaurant suppliers are kept local wherever possible—but the hotel could do a better job at communicating its eco credentials to guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Most focus on a lack of safety in their home states, especially around their handling of homelessness.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
The $10 billion space telescope has also been spotting extremely bright, ultra-compact and incredibly dense galaxies that lack an abundance of dust.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The penalties lack the due process protections of criminal court proceedings, Levy argued in his complaint.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
Noun
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Some schools in Arizona, Colorado and other states preemptively canceled classes in anticipation of mass absences.—
KIMBERLEE KRUESI,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The three-time MVP returned from a 16-game absence caused by a knee injury and put up 31 points and 12 rebounds in just 25 minutes in the Denver Nuggets’ 122-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In this city of 20 million people, the Delhi Water Board said last Thursday that 43 neighborhoods – home to about two million people – had been affected by water shortages.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Critics argue the violence and staffing shortages that have long plagued Los Padrinos have spread and are now destabilizing other facilities.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The vehicles can also be built to be recoverable in support of ever-changing mission needs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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And, though able to navigate a great deal of the daily routine, Anna has gaps that will widen as her parents’ needs become more demanding.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, the creditor cannot seek a deficiency judgment if the asset sale does not fully satisfy the debt ― this is because the debt has been discharged.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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People who spend a lot of time indoors or have dark skin are at risk for vitamin D deficiency.—
Mark Stibich,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Still, the rapid adoption of Burrito League begs the challenge—what the hell is so appealing about running around and around and around the same restaurant for days on end?—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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At a January press conference, executive producer Ben Winston admitted to getting on his knees and begging the comedian to return.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On the company’s earnings call, analysts asked CEO Tim Cook several questions about Apple’s access to memory components, which have seen their prices skyrocket due to demand related to chips necessary for artificial intelligence data centers.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Schnell said his department has repeatedly asked DHS to provide underlying data, methodologies or jurisdictional breakdowns but has received no response.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Snapp, the drug policy researcher, insists that Mexico’s ban is a setback by removing a safer alternative to cigarettes.—
María Verza,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Iran long has insisted its nuclear program is peaceful.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Create content that speaks to exact desires Your ideal clients have specific fears keeping them up at night.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Compelled to exact revenge upon those who dare to disrespect her idol on social media, Dre carves a bloody path of obsession all the way to the singer’s doorstep.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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