1
as in absence
the fact or state of being absent
the lack of news about the fate of the soldiers was frustrating
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2
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
the lack of eligible candidates for the jury kept the trial from getting started
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3
as in need
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
the lack of fresh water at the campsite definitely would be a problem
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Recent Examples of lack
The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 1 May 2025
This lack of assessment is sometimes attributed to time limitations and the fact that caring for the caregiver falls outside the provider’s responsibilities.
—Rebecca T Brown, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
And by most accounts, this year’s event, low on celebrity attendees, lacked its usual glitter.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There were other issues for the Lakers in this series, but their lack of size, athleticism and physicality loomed over this five-game loss.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 1 May 2025
This lack of assessment is sometimes attributed to time limitations and the fact that caring for the caregiver falls outside the provider’s responsibilities.
—Rebecca T Brown, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
Verb
Game 5 was another reminder that something seems to be lacking in their approach to the biggest playoff games.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
And by most accounts, this year’s event, low on celebrity attendees, lacked its usual glitter.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
Noun
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Additionally, the absence of fire has allowed the development of dense understory vegetation which out compete shade intolerant oaks.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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If the absence of Clyde promises to take some of the fun out of the Knicks’ future playoff runs, the ramifications of the NBA’s new media deal will resonate far beyond New York.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The Federal Aviation Administration faces a shortage of roughly 3,500 air traffic controllers, with staffing gaps affecting nearly every control tower.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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But the policy meant to protect farmers, combined with other factors including extreme weather, has led to a rice shortage since last year.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Modular Furniture Modular furniture consists of individual sections, or modules, that can be arranged and rearranged in various configurations based on your needs and individual setup.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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That’s not the only way Leo XIV echoed the voice of his predecessor, Like the late Pope Francis, Leo has also been a strong supporter of the need to confront the threats of climate change.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
Noun
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These common attacks are caused by security deficiencies, including Active Directory misconfigurations, weak password policies, permissive access rules and weak authentication mechanisms.—
Reuven Aronashvili,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Due to the amount of sodium in the standard American diet, sodium deficiencies are quite rare.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
Verb
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That’s a lot of unspent money and begs the question: Is more tax needed from an industry that’s shrinking, not growing?—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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And the neglect of the property over the years begs the question if the city has any interest in helping the area maintain its flavor as gentrification becomes hypercharged.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rumble uses an example of a child asking about the war in Gaza.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Hall requested spousal support and asked the court to terminate Haack's ability to receive spousal support from him.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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When casting the band of brotherly shape-shifters, Weitz insisted on authenticity and required everyone who auditioned to provide documentation of their Native American heritage.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Though traditional wisdom says that those with textured skin should stay away from powdered blushes, Lisa Eldridge, makeup artist and brand founder, insists that modern powders layer beautifully with cream blush for a look that creates volume—an ideal scenario for the woman over 50.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The inspectors tested hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, which accounts for 70% of a property’s rating.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Fielder showed an exacting sense of how grotesquely unreal reality shows could get, as well as a deep awareness of how the sausage gets made.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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