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as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there was a dearth of usable firewood at the campsite
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as in lack
the fact or state of being absent
the dearth of salesclerks at the shoe store annoyed us
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Recent Examples of dearth
The 29-page proposal is presented as a roadmap for how Cuomo, as a seasoned government veteran, can turn the tide on the city’s housing crisis, which has caused rents to skyrocket amid a dearth of vacant apartments and surging demand.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
And despite putting United’s defence under significant pressure throughout the match, the dearth of clinical edge was evident as City failed to make the most of their chances in the final third.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
In a statement provided by her attorney to THR, Smith denied the claims of abuse, arduous working hours and dearth of appropriate compensation and said that Rockelle had appeared in several accusers’ videos without payment or common labor protections.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Few areas on the farside, with its dearth of volcanism, have a high abundance of thorium.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
And despite putting United’s defence under significant pressure throughout the match, the dearth of clinical edge was evident as City failed to make the most of their chances in the final third.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
In a statement provided by her attorney to THR, Smith denied the claims of abuse, arduous working hours and dearth of appropriate compensation and said that Rockelle had appeared in several accusers’ videos without payment or common labor protections.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Few areas on the farside, with its dearth of volcanism, have a high abundance of thorium.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dearth
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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
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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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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
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Drawing the Line in the Sand In the absence of congressional action, courts can step in to protect fundamental rights, sending clear signals to the American people about where the legal line exists on presidential power.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the absence of federal law, several states have already taken steps to outlaw AI deepfakes, including California and Tennessee.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Dearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dearth. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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