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as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there was a dearth of usable firewood at the campsite
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as in lack
the fact or state of being absent
the dearth of salesclerks at the shoe store annoyed us
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Recent Examples of dearth
Today’s energy market dynamics mirror the pandemic-era distribution of vaccines, where wealthy countries stockpiled vaccines and personal protective equipment, while poorer nations were left with a dearth of supplies, Prasad noted.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Drought intensifies after record-dry start to 2026 A dearth of rain and snow in the first three months of 2026 has helped stoke this spring’s drought.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Citing the dearth of information, at least one City Council member and frequent skeptic of the plan has vowed to slow the whole process down through an amendment added to the city’s incentives package.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Drought intensifies after record-dry start to 2026 A dearth of rain and snow in the first three months of 2026 has helped stoke this spring’s drought.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Drought intensifies after record-dry start to 2026 A dearth of rain and snow in the first three months of 2026 has helped stoke this spring’s drought.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Citing the dearth of information, at least one City Council member and frequent skeptic of the plan has vowed to slow the whole process down through an amendment added to the city’s incentives package.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Drought intensifies after record-dry start to 2026 A dearth of rain and snow in the first three months of 2026 has helped stoke this spring’s drought.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dearth
Noun
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American officials also said Beijing would address rare earth shortages, although this was not mentioned in the corresponding statement from China.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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There is no shortage of choices, from fast-growing bushes for a privacy hedge, evergreen shrubs that provide year-round color in your yard, or flowering shrubs with gorgeous blooms in the spring or summer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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The guard admitted he was surprised by the lack of questions about his medical status but voiced confidence that the issue would not continue into his NBA career.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The defense has detailed the lack of physical evidence — no DNA or blood was found on Murdaugh or any of his clothes, even though the killings were at close range with powerful weapons that were never found.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Marettimo The most remote of the Egadi Islands, tiny Marettimo—accessible via ferry from Trapani—remains delightfully rustic thanks to its limited accessibility, near absence of cars, and lack of large hotels.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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His absence will shift the club’s bullpen mix.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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“Dearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dearth. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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