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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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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
Jack Harvel
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
In that case there was also a lack of government support, and the rescuers didn’t know where to go to be most effective.
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Sarah Moreno
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Susan Ganeshan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Sixers are closer to New York on paper but will lack the cohesiveness the Knicks have built.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Noun
The back-and-forth prompted Steiner to send a letter denying Hawley’s claims and chiding him for a lack of civility.
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Jack Harvel
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
In that case there was also a lack of government support, and the rescuers didn’t know where to go to be most effective.
—
Sarah Moreno
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Verb
Five Steps Brands Can Take Now Most stand-alone AI tools lack the customer context required to deliver autonomous CX.
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Susan Ganeshan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Sixers are closer to New York on paper but will lack the cohesiveness the Knicks have built.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for lack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lack
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Their absence from the London leg of the trip now raises questions about whether a family reunion will happen during the visit.
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The report argues that the museum has deemphasized America’s founding, noting the absence of major exhibits devoted to the Founding Fathers or key events of the American Revolution as the country marks its 250th anniversary.
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The divergence is over whether the worker shortage is improving slowly or still getting worse, and what the Supreme Court should do about it.
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Lights had been switched off to conserve electricity amid fuel shortages that have gripped Cuba since the beginning of the year.
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All of this spells the need for clear rules and for lawmakers and law enforcement to catch up with this rapidly changing transportation.
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But when Erik Spoelstra is strategizing, the needs of Nikola Jovic, for better or worse, are not going to be at the top of the organizational process.
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Yet, the same people who begged for this opportunity for years suddenly want to police the moment.
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Everything from the division of the Peaches and the Plums to Shamea’s tagline this season is a secret cry from Shamea to Porsha, begging for attention under the guise of her own emancipation.
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The Lakers spent the first days of free agency addressing their shooting deficiencies.
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Interveinal chlorosis and yellowing in new leaves can indicate an iron deficiency.
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When asked about his All-Star nod over the weekend, Joe Ryan focused on his team’s offense and the upcoming schedule instead of himself.
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Darnell didn’t have an answer when asked if Acuff, Clifford and Cardwell will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday in the final game of the California Classic.
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Rodríguez rejected those accusations, insisting authorities mobilized immediately.
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Even with some international teams packing up to go home, Rodríguez late Thursday insisted that the government was not winding down rescue efforts.
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Revenge dramas often start with the death of the lead, who is then reborn, ready to exact their revenge.
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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.
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“Lack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lack. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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