dearths

noun

plural of dearth
as in shortages
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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  1. shortages
  2. lacks
Noun
  • Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s defense industry remains fragmented and constrained by supply chains, bureaucracy, labor shortages and years of underinvestment.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Citing Cuban government figures, the United Nations reported that around 100,000 patients are waiting for surgeries on the island due to the electricity cuts and shortages of medical supplies and drugs.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of shortages
Noun
  • The Anaheim Ducks, at least, had a lot of pace and tempo to help make up for what Carlson’s skating lacks at this point in his career.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Nothing beats a big package or a pipe to compensate for decorations, makeup, and other lacks.
    — Joyce Mansour, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of lacks
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