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as in misery
the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions
he dreamed of finding a good job and working his way out of poverty and debt
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as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
a poverty of information about the new policies
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Recent Examples of poverty
South Africans sometimes blame foreigners for high levels of unemployment and poverty, putting a strain on public services and for being involved in crime.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Outgoing President Petro reduced poverty in Colombia, but he has been criticized for being soft on crime.
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Manuel Rueda,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2026
Carpenter also says the district is closely monitoring some potential cuts to federal grants for students of poverty and language learners.
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Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Too often, the public debate still treats poverty as an individual failure instead of a policy failure.
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Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Outgoing President Petro reduced poverty in Colombia, but he has been criticized for being soft on crime.
—
Manuel Rueda,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2026
Carpenter also says the district is closely monitoring some potential cuts to federal grants for students of poverty and language learners.
—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Too often, the public debate still treats poverty as an individual failure instead of a policy failure.
—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for poverty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poverty
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So the roughly 2 million Palestinians in Gaza are now living in greater misery than ever.
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Knicks fans know all about the misery part.
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The Crimean peninsula has had periodic fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes before, but the current crisis is the worst since its 2014 annexation.
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Novelli said one of the reasons many kids in New Haven are still behind in reading is a shortage of pre-kindergarten education.
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Recent evidence suggests more retirees are working out of necessity.
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In response, the store decided to move its operations elsewhere and began to focus on raising money for necessities.
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These areas often have awkward entrances and lack ventilation, which allows heat to build quickly.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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While the affluent are living longer, healthier lives, and retiring with a nest egg and their dignity, low-income workers are facing destitution.
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When the family patriarch dies, Nicholas, his mother, and sister are thrown into financial destitution.
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The growing calls for accountability come as a local animal rescue founder has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Jose, alleging serious deficiencies in shelter operations.
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Iron and vitamin D deficiencies can both cause fatigue, but iron deficiency tends to have a more direct and noticeable effect on energy, especially in women with heavy periods.
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Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, cognitive decline, and impaired immune function.
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Sleep deprivation, subpar nutritional habits, chronic unmitigated stress, and poor fitness lead to subpar cognitive and emotional regulation.
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Reductions in Saudi’s oil exports, because of the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, follows years of lower oil prices and growing budget deficits in the kingdom—since 2013, Riyadh has reported one budget surplus when oil prices passed $100 a barrel in 2022.
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Since then, West Germany beat France on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the 1982 semi-final in Seville, recovering from a 3-1 deficit in extra time.
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“Poverty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poverty. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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