as in deficiencies
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a failure to get what is expected or needed
a shortfall in milk production profit shortfalls
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Recent Examples of shortfalls
Simpliciano said that Fashion Revolution doesn’t only want to call out the fashion industry’s shortfalls but also show that there is a viable pathway forward.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Budd emphasized the importance of the SBA’s role in disaster recovery and placed blame on the Biden administration for previous shortfalls.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
After years of delays from heavy winter storms, COVID, funding shortfalls, and more fires, crews built a new trail as part of a $2 million upgrade to the park, with impressive new wooden bridges, signs and other amenities, completing the project in 2021.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
These contracts are looked to as avenues to provide cash infusions to help with revenue shortfalls on campuses.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
In Wisconsin, school districts are increasingly turning to referendums to address budget shortfalls and prevent cuts to staffing and programs.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The space is eager for more convenient options that could ease the supply shortfalls and access hurdles created by the pricey weekly injections currently dominating it.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
This has been a critical issue for local municipalities and agencies that are known to delay planned maintenance in order to redirect funding to budget shortfalls.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
In his meetings with the heads of aid organizations, Fletcher heard about their efforts to navigate the funding shortfalls amid the surge in violence that’s disrupting access to healthcare, education and employment.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Budd emphasized the importance of the SBA’s role in disaster recovery and placed blame on the Biden administration for previous shortfalls.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
After years of delays from heavy winter storms, COVID, funding shortfalls, and more fires, crews built a new trail as part of a $2 million upgrade to the park, with impressive new wooden bridges, signs and other amenities, completing the project in 2021.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
These contracts are looked to as avenues to provide cash infusions to help with revenue shortfalls on campuses.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
In Wisconsin, school districts are increasingly turning to referendums to address budget shortfalls and prevent cuts to staffing and programs.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The space is eager for more convenient options that could ease the supply shortfalls and access hurdles created by the pricey weekly injections currently dominating it.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
This has been a critical issue for local municipalities and agencies that are known to delay planned maintenance in order to redirect funding to budget shortfalls.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
In his meetings with the heads of aid organizations, Fletcher heard about their efforts to navigate the funding shortfalls amid the surge in violence that’s disrupting access to healthcare, education and employment.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortfalls
Noun
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That’s a bad recipe for a CU team that’s yet to solve its deficiencies in the trenches.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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People with vitamin A deficiencies may be more vulnerable to gut infections, such as Giardia.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Saudi Arabia expects wider budget deficits this year and in 2026 after lowering revenue projections and boosting spending.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Leafs can win more games 2-1, but also struggle more to come back from 2-1 deficits.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Shortfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortfalls. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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