as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
a growing deficit in the number of hours devoted to sleep
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Recent Examples of deficit
The deficit in February stood at 590.5 billion yen.
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
After the Bulls cut the deficit to 13 with 10:24 to play, the Heat responded with a game-sealing 12-2 run to push its lead back up to 23 with 4:24 left in the final period.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
After enjoying a lead as large as 20, the Grizzlies cut the deficit to just four late in the third.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
In consulting, particularly in STEM fields, nothing hinders a company’s performance more than a deficit of communication skills.
—Charles Fallon, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
After the Bulls cut the deficit to 13 with 10:24 to play, the Heat responded with a game-sealing 12-2 run to push its lead back up to 23 with 4:24 left in the final period.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
After enjoying a lead as large as 20, the Grizzlies cut the deficit to just four late in the third.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
In consulting, particularly in STEM fields, nothing hinders a company’s performance more than a deficit of communication skills.
—Charles Fallon, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deficit
Noun
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Earlier this month, analysts at BTIG said tariffs could make dining operators like Texas Roadhouse vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and product shortages.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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What these Deals Tell Us About Investor Demand The first quarter transactions in Brooklyn and Manhattan signal robust investor confidence in free market multifamily, driven by the appeal of assets with minimal regulatory constraints and the city's persistent housing shortage.—
Shimon Shkury,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His quickness getting across the crease, his evident athleticism, more than made up for any lack of experience.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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But, sadly, because bathrooms are such high-moisture rooms with a lack of ventilation, mold is easy to grow.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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However, there are differences in risk factors and potential vitamin deficiencies.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sleep deficiency can increase the risk of chronic health conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Deficit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficit. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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