as in emptiness
the quality or state of being empty
there's a melancholy air of vacantness that seems to hang over a beach town during the long lull of winter
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The condition is marked by intense emotional swings, a chronic feeling of emptiness, and a deep fear of abandonment.
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Interstellar space is unforgivingly vast, but the emptiness has some advantages.
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Republicans currently hold a 217-212 majority in the House, with five vacancies and one independent.
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The amendment also requires governors to play a role in the replacement process when vacancies occur.
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“Vacantness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacantness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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