1
as in lack
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
the absence of volunteers to be troop leaders is putting the scouting program in real jeopardy
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2
as in shortage
the fact or state of being absent
in the absence of ferry service to the island, the ecotourists had to charter a plane
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Recent Examples of absence
One notable absence from this lens is optical image stabilization (OIS).
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 29 July 2025
Interventions begin when a student reaches three absences.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 28 July 2025
The absence of curiosity or push-back helps maintain the status quo, which keeps us stuck.
—Dr. Ella F. Washington, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Pankow's absence is noticed on set of the final season, Cline says.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 29 July 2025
Interventions begin when a student reaches three absences.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 28 July 2025
The absence of curiosity or push-back helps maintain the status quo, which keeps us stuck.
—Dr. Ella F. Washington, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Pankow's absence is noticed on set of the final season, Cline says.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for absence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absence
Noun
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Both actors, who have been previously married to other celebrities, have indicated a lack of interest in dating.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Whether due to inadequate service, lack of knowledge and experience, or scheduling conflicts, transitioning to a planner who aligns better with your needs can provide the personalized and sophisticated support necessary for achieving your financial goals.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The Smithsonian acknowledged the need for a comprehensive update of its presidential impeachment exhibit.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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The company is partnering with Redwood Materials to supply battery modules for energy storage systems, particularly targeting the growing power needs of AI data centers.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Absence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absence. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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