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also drouth
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there's been a drought of good movies this year
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Recent Examples of drought
When he was reassigned to Rockford, the Hawks were in an offensive drought, which continued in a shutout road loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in their last game before the Olympic break.
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
There is an increase in rainfall forecast for Sunday into Monday, but that’s not likely to provide much drought relief.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Latest on the drought The National Weather Service in Miami issued updates on the drought intensity on Friday morning.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Climate issues — drought in Vietnam, heavy rain in Indonesia, and hot, dry weather in Brazil — are blamed for reducing yields of coffee crops and driving up global prices.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
There is an increase in rainfall forecast for Sunday into Monday, but that’s not likely to provide much drought relief.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Latest on the drought The National Weather Service in Miami issued updates on the drought intensity on Friday morning.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Climate issues — drought in Vietnam, heavy rain in Indonesia, and hot, dry weather in Brazil — are blamed for reducing yields of coffee crops and driving up global prices.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drought
Noun
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Joining Air New Zealand just as the COVID-19 pandemic loomed, Foran tackled a series of crises, from persistent shortages of engine components to the grounding of up to 11 aircraft.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Several others were wounded and taken for treatment in Rahad, which faces severe medical supplies shortages like many areas in the Kordofan region, the statement said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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There should be empathy for his injury, but no sympathy for his lack of production.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Other experts said the subject’s movement could illustrate a lack of urgency.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Drought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drought. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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