POVERTIES Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

poverties

noun

plural of poverty

as in shortages

a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number a poverty of information about the new policies

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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s defense industry remains fragmented and constrained by supply chains, bureaucracy, labor shortages and years of underinvestment.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Citing Cuban government figures, the United Nations reported that around 100,000 patients are waiting for surgeries on the island due to the electricity cuts and shortages of medical supplies and drugs.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

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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

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People take iron orally or intravenously to address nutritional deficiencies, as Johnson did, and get monitored for stomach cancers.

— Sarah Todd, STAT, 8 July 2026
Sleep difficulties can sometimes be linked to underlying medical conditions, nutrient deficiencies, medications, or hormonal changes that require proper evaluation and treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.

— Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2026

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