lacked

past tense of lack

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacked
Verb
  • Still, the bride-to-be insisted that her wedding is about her and her fiancé, not her sister’s relationship drama.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Daniels insisted the impact of the shutdown on air traffic controllers was not just insular and would continue to impact the aviation sector and broader American economy.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By winter, as conditions worsened, Wasefi’s family and friends begged him to leave.
    Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Finch begged for Conley to be more aggressive at various points last season, but the point guard never grabbed the reins with aggression.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Breer was taking in questions from fans for his mailbag on Sports Illustrated when he was asked about the dysfunction with the Ravens.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Phillips also asked that their assets be divided up by the court as separate property, with no indication in the papers that the exes had a prenup in place.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Jason objected to that, but Travis said mayo would be available in the kitchen if needed.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Farms are required to follow humane treatment and euthanasia standards for the animals, Hobbs said.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The inning required 29 pitches.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Lacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacked. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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