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absentee

[ab-suhn-tee] / ˌæb sənˈti /
ADJECTIVE
not being present
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NOUN
one who is absent
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Canadian swimming superstar Summer McIntosh is another notable absentee.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Some 30 states allow absentee ballots received after election day to be counted.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

The doting boyfriend, the overzealous best friend, the snide coworker, the absentee mother — played here by Kristen Johnston, whose character’s name is ingeniously spelled “Beverlee.”

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

Plenty of voters ask for absentee ballots closer to Election Day.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 3, 2026

“I hope he’s right. Though if the absentee rate is any indication, a lot of parents are guessing differently. Do you have your academic transcripts from your previous school?”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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