as in lack
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there was a troubling shortage of supplies for the troops overseas this year
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Recent Examples of shortage
Governor Ron DeSantis recently endorsed child labor as a fix for worker shortages caused by mass deportations and by a new state law criminalizing undocumented immigrants.
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2025
The American military suffers from munitions shortages across almost every weapons category.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Not-so-fun fact: It’s estimated that 42 out of the 50 United States will likely experience shortages in nursing staff by 2030!
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Back in July 2021, severe water shortages in the southwestern province of Khuzestan triggered protests that quickly spread to the entire nation.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2025
The American military suffers from munitions shortages across almost every weapons category.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Not-so-fun fact: It’s estimated that 42 out of the 50 United States will likely experience shortages in nursing staff by 2030!
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Back in July 2021, severe water shortages in the southwestern province of Khuzestan triggered protests that quickly spread to the entire nation.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortage
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
Noun
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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
Noun
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What To Know The Colorado River Compact, originally crafted a century ago, is expiring as the region has been confronting the crises of prolonged water scarcity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Robust backlogs can evaporate as mindsets move from abundance to scarcity.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Tigers easily overcame the deficit against Royals ace Cole Ragans in a 7-3 victory at Comerica Park.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Collison then threaded a pass to freshman midfielder Liam Burke in the slot to trim the deficit to 6-5 with 1:51 remaining.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Shortage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortage. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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