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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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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
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Most troubling is a lack of true concern or remedies for a huge problem for America, our national debt, and the service on that $36 trillion debt, which amounts to almost a trillion dollars a year.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
Leonard Gilroy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Completing a charging network While chargers for electric vehicles are ubiquitous in many parts of California, infrastructure is lacking throughout large areas of the country — and that’s a problem.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Thomson maintains Luzardo’s issues are a lack of execution.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Most troubling is a lack of true concern or remedies for a huge problem for America, our national debt, and the service on that $36 trillion debt, which amounts to almost a trillion dollars a year.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
Verb
Tens of thousands of abrupt firings of federal workers lacked transparency and explanations, sparked a backlash, and led to reversals by DOGE itself and the courts.
—Leonard Gilroy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Completing a charging network While chargers for electric vehicles are ubiquitous in many parts of California, infrastructure is lacking throughout large areas of the country — and that’s a problem.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
Noun
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Their absences are notable given speculation about their political futures.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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However, in the absence of primary health care programs in many low- and middle-income countries, early detection and, at times, proper medical treatment is not always a possibility.—
Ramsha Waseem,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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At the time Volkswagen was the first automaker to warn of a global chip shortage.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Representatives of California and six other states have been negotiating long-term plans for reducing water use after 2026, when the rules expire, to deal with the ongoing shortages.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Predicting how technology will change our relationship with terminology is challenging, but the need for precise scientific language, including the names of species, will never go away.—
Nicholas Green,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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But the amount of aid trickling in is nowhere near enough to meet the needs of the population, according to Palestinian officials and international aid groups.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Key Takeaways Hair shedding or thinning can begin a few months after surgery due to stress, nutrient deficiencies, or both.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2025
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Really, much of Hart’s time at Triple-A El Paso was spent attacking his deficiencies against right-handed hitters, who were hitting .333/.386/.698 against him in the majors compared to a .100/.100/.100 line in 20 plate appearances against lefties.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Over the course of his prolific, three-decade career, the American filmmaker has established a signature aesthetic and working style that could convince any actor to beg him for a part — almost any actor.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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But when your 3-year-old is begging for it, concentrate on your kid’s joy instead of dreaming of force feeding a cold pizza of gravel and gnats to that singer. 5.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Think about the vast difference between typing in keywords to get hyperlinks, and simply asking an intelligent entity a question.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The response from her daughter was electric, and people began to comment on the fun design and ask about her interest in ballet.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Texas Central insists it was not reliant on the funding and is continuing with its plans.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The administration can also insist that other countries pay prices commensurate with the value of new medicines as a condition of striking trade agreements with the United States.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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This odd mix should not work, but Soto pulls it off with a sure hand and precisely exacting storytelling.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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The criteria also requires at least 15 full looks that each meet an exacting level of execution. VIP Itinerary And A Strategic Hospitality Guest List Stockholm Fashion Week is not limited to runway shows.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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