as in lack
the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed
the concern of some that there has been a deprivation of rights since the passing of laws to combat the threat of terrorism
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Recent Examples of deprivation
But the boys also casually tell stories about the deprivations of their previous life, a reminder of how unusual their childhoods have been by American standards.
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Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 27 May 2025
The problem with plastic is the deprivation of oxygen to the roots since there is no air circulating into the sides of the basket.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
In these dark facilities, deprivation is official policy and isolation a calculated punishment.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Sleep Deprivation as a Migraine Trigger Sleep deprivation—not getting enough sleep—can occur due to lifestyle factors that prevent you from spending enough time in bed, like work and overscheduling, or unavoidable and important responsibilities.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
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Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 27 May 2025
The problem with plastic is the deprivation of oxygen to the roots since there is no air circulating into the sides of the basket.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
In these dark facilities, deprivation is official policy and isolation a calculated punishment.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Sleep Deprivation as a Migraine Trigger Sleep deprivation—not getting enough sleep—can occur due to lifestyle factors that prevent you from spending enough time in bed, like work and overscheduling, or unavoidable and important responsibilities.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprivation
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Most troubling is a lack of true concern or remedies for a huge problem for America, our national debt, and the service on that $36 trillion debt, which amounts to almost a trillion dollars a year.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Thomson maintains Luzardo’s issues are a lack of execution.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Ryan Yarbrough had known nothing but success in the Yankees’ rotation, but that changed in a 10-7 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday night.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Modesto 7, Storm 1: RHP Johan Moreno (1-4, 7.52 EA) allowed three runs in four innings in the loss.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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But whereas the first generation of Chinese entrepreneurs grew up poor and were happy to wring a livelihood from cheap imitations, today’s tech graduates were spared the privations of their parents and yearn for something more meaningful.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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For another thing, squeezing the Russian economy is unlikely to produce sufficient privation to create meaningful political pressure against Putin.—
Barry R. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2022
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The impact on international travelers varies: tourism, work, and student visa applicants from affected countries may face delays or denials.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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What begins as a secret fling between two confused teenagers at 17 evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self- discovery.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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“Deprivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprivation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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