as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
the scarcity of good restaurants around here is surprising
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Recent Examples of scarcity
This rise in scarcity can lead to a big price rise and more price swings.
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William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
This approach creates a natural scarcity, which gives Bitcoin its value.
—Ethan Stone, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Listings like these usually create a greater sense of scarcity, which can drive up ticket prices even more.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The first was information scarcity.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
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William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
This approach creates a natural scarcity, which gives Bitcoin its value.
—Ethan Stone, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Listings like these usually create a greater sense of scarcity, which can drive up ticket prices even more.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The first was information scarcity.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarcity
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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“Scarcity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarcity. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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