paucities

noun

plural of paucity
as in lacks
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number a paucity of useful answers to the problem of traffic congestion at rush hour

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  1. lacks
  2. shortages
Noun
  • 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
  • Nothing beats a big package or a pipe to compensate for decorations, makeup, and other lacks.
    — Joyce Mansour, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of lacks
Noun
  • However, any additional precipitation will not offset the long-term factors driving water shortages like prolonged drought conditions and historically low seasonal snowpack, according to experts.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • That’s not only because of the possibilities to work with customers on development or respond quickly to quality issues, but also in light of the pandemic-era chip shortages that roiled the auto industry.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
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