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
To date, neither project has achieved even one percent of its targets, with rocket shortages threatening to slow deployment.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Richardson pointed to rising worries from consumers, labor shortages and disruptions tied to artificial intelligence as potential drivers of this decrease in growth.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
What was once the fifth-largest economy in Latin America has suffered chronic shortages of vital goods and soaring inflation under Maduro’s watch – pushing millions to flee, including thousands who have trekked north to the US’ southern border.
—Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
As central banker he is credited with getting through a crucial $3.4 billion IMF loan as the economy buckled under the debilitating aftermath of the two-year civil war in northern Ethiopia and chronic shortages of foreign currency.
—Samuel Getachew, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Richardson pointed to rising worries from consumers, labor shortages and disruptions tied to artificial intelligence as potential drivers of this decrease in growth.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
What was once the fifth-largest economy in Latin America has suffered chronic shortages of vital goods and soaring inflation under Maduro’s watch – pushing millions to flee, including thousands who have trekked north to the US’ southern border.
—Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
As central banker he is credited with getting through a crucial $3.4 billion IMF loan as the economy buckled under the debilitating aftermath of the two-year civil war in northern Ethiopia and chronic shortages of foreign currency.
—Samuel Getachew, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortage
Noun
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The lack of clarity is compounded by the fact that many of Turning Point’s largest vendors are limited liability companies registered in states that do not mandate public ownership disclosure.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The company claims that the problem of the lack of waste heat in electric drive systems is elegantly solved by integrating a high-efficiency heat pump.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Maasai had vitamin A and C deficiencies due to meat and dairy exclusivity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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B vitamins have been reported to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and depression associated with vitamin B12 deficiency.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With 74% of school districts reporting difficulty filling teaching positions for the 2024-25 school year, and science positions among the most likely to go unfilled, Monsour's observation about the scarcity of STEM teachers reflects a national crisis.—
Talia Milgrom-Elcott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And inequality, corruption, and scarcity were rampant.—
Celeste A. Wallander,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
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Buffeted by rising costs, declining enrollment and state aid that has not kept pace with inflation, the district started the year with a $51 million budget deficit and is spending down reserves and cutting into programs to close the gap.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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While winning the Super Bowl is incredibly difficult, even making the playoffs can be a daunting task when starting from a deficit.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Shortage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortage. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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