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lacking

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verb

present participle of lack

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacking
Adjective
  • While there are examples of companies taking tangible steps to address water issues, action remains scattered and insufficient.
    Ken Katz, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
  • The union, which originally projected in late March that a strike might involve as many as 6,000 workers at 60 homes, has asked members over the last few weeks to empower union leaders to order a work stoppage — if leaders deem insufficient progress has occurred in negotiations.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • But former President George W. Bush was noticeably absent from the gathering to celebrate his mother, as was his younger brother, former Florida governor Jeb Bush.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
  • Several household-name toy companies have made the decision to raise their prices to absorb the new import taxes, with others issuing warnings that some toys may be absent from the shelves come holiday season.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • If your home is begging for a refresh, don’t miss the chance to save on furniture and decor at Wayfair’s epic spring sale.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Rebecca was then allegedly seen on camera begging Yolanda to call 911 multiple times as her wife told her to go back inside.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • These alliances are particularly beneficial for smaller organizations that stand to gain from pooled resources or those in regions where talent is scarce but demand for specialized staff is high.
    Randy Wong, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Ahead of Pink Elephant, the Montreal collective known for its insistent politics and uplifting lyricism was scarce and guarded in its direct communications.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Across the country in Virginia, where there are more than 350 active missing person cases, Billy Chrimes has been struggling with recruitment since the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • The bodies of three girls who went missing last month have been found.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Additionally, company restructuring and layoffs is a concern for 25% of respondents, as is inadequate compensation and benefits.
    The Hill, The Hill, 9 May 2025
  • The victims claim Prevost failed to open an investigation and sent inadequate information to Rome, while the diocese allowed the priest to continue delivering mass, SNAP claims.
    Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • Harvick raised his voice about why the appeals process hadn't been made public, asking what is there to hide.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That's why the ratings, the approval numbers of the media are so low.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 May 2025
  • That high prices foretell lower prices rates more discussion as Republicans and conservatives rush to anoint former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chairman.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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“Lacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacking. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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