LACUNAE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

lacunae

noun

variants also lacunas

plural of lacuna

as in shortages

a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number attributes many of the nation's problems to a lacuna of leadership at the top

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Noun

Protesters view Fedorov, a proponent of technology and drone warfare, as representing a vital, modern strategy to conserve lives amidst manpower shortages, contrasting with older military approaches.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Fuel shortages have returned to some regions of Russia in August, prompting local authorities in at least 10 regions to again tighten controls on sales of motor fuel at fuel stations, according to authorities and regional media.

— Reuters, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of shortages

Noun

Long used in commercial kitchens for sinks and countertops, steel sinks contain chromium that provides corrosion-resistance and nickel that adds the brightness pure steel lacks.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 July 2026
The Anaheim Ducks, at least, had a lot of pace and tempo to help make up for what Carlson’s skating lacks at this point in his career.

— Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of lacks

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The initiative is intended to identify and treat testosterone deficiencies and optimize physical performance among service members.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
Construction defects, insulation deficiencies, and air leakage throughout the home or building can significantly affect how well the heating and cooling system performs.

— Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of deficiencies

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The Canadian catastrophe highlighted the inadequacies of the current system of supply and the lack of American credit.

— Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Connecting the Orioles’ fielding inadequacies in the majors directly to their lack of attention to defense in the minors would be a stretch; Rutschman, Henderson and Cowser all came up through their system.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 18 June 2026

Definition of inadequacies

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