as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
a growing deficit in the number of hours devoted to sleep
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Recent Examples of deficit
The district has a $10 million deficit, according to previous reporting.
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Among the 18 players for both teams to give a pregame press conference, Rizzo talked about a litany of topics, including his experience on the 2016 Chicago Cubs, who overcame a three games to one deficit to taste World Series glory for the first time since 1908.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, neither candidates' proposals address the unsustainable trajectory for federal deficits and debt.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The Timberwolves rallied from a late 10-point deficit and spoiled what would’ve been an undefeated road trip for Denver.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Among the 18 players for both teams to give a pregame press conference, Rizzo talked about a litany of topics, including his experience on the 2016 Chicago Cubs, who overcame a three games to one deficit to taste World Series glory for the first time since 1908.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, neither candidates' proposals address the unsustainable trajectory for federal deficits and debt.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The Timberwolves rallied from a late 10-point deficit and spoiled what would’ve been an undefeated road trip for Denver.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deficit
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It is often assumed that, absent migration, low fertility will cause a country’s labor force to shrink, leading to shortages of workers, decreased productivity, and a diminishing tax base.Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
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While staff shortages pose an enormous challenge, school districts remain legally obligated–regardless of resources—to educate students with disabilities.Emily Harvey, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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But federal health officials say the lack of heating and pasteurization poses risks like exposure to harmful bacteria like E. coli and listeria — a concern that's been amplified by bird flu spreading among dairy cattle.Natalie Daher, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this month Qatar said it could no longer be involved in mediation efforts due to a lack of willingness by both Hamas and Israel to engage in good faith attempts to end the deadly conflict.Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The company identified deficiencies in its internal control structure, citing inadequate staffing and supervision within accounting operations as a primary concern.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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But a fight in the Pacific is not the only scenario the United States must be prepared for (and, ideally, deter), and readiness in other arenas will require addressing other deficiencies.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Deficit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deficit. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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