Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacked
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Local leaders have acknowledged the city has a crime problem but have also insisted that crime is down significantly, according to Chicago Police Department data.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025 -
His Money To celebrate his lucrative contract, Smith initially did not want a lavish, calorie-laden dinner — especially with training camp a week away — but his father, Henry, insisted on picking up the takeout tab from Eddie V’s, an upscale seafood restaurant.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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At one point, older brother Jason, an NFL player himself by then, called Jones and begged him to give Kelce another chance.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rusev set up the steel chair in the turnbuckle as Sheamus begged Rusev to kick him.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Jones had no comment when asked about his exchange with Tranquill, instead focusing on the bigger picture.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Don’t fret over laundry day; this quilt is machine washable in warm water, dryer-friendly on low heat, and can be touched up with an iron if needed.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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United needed someone who’d be sharp to what was needed in the current day.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Typically, a peer-review process is required where multiple experts in the field provide feedback on the analysis before a publication is possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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O’Connell updated a city ordinance that required immigration enforcement to be reported to his office, and endorsed The Belonging Fund, which provided aid to families affected by the raids.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Lacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacked. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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