lacks

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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deficiency, need n.
do not have v.

NOUN

deficiency, need

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absence dearth inadequacy loss paucity poverty reduction scarcity shortage shortcoming shortfall

STRONG

abridgement curtailment decrease default defect deficit depletion deprivation destitution distress exigency exiguity inferiority insufficiency meagerness miss necessity privation retrenchment scantiness shortness shrinkage shrinking slightness stint want

WEAK

insufficience

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abundance affluence enough excess plenty success sufficiency

STRONG

addition advantage enlargement expansion increase perfection

WEAK

extra lot plethora profusion surplus

VERB

do not have

Synonyms

STRONGEST

need require want

STRONG

minus miss out

WEAK

be deficient in be short of be without have need of hurting for not got too little too late

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike have

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lacks

The foveola contains red and green cones but lacks blue cones, which are found in other retinal regions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

Despite its proximity to one of Ecuador's most strategic military installations, the town lacks access to drinking water.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

If the language of the text message is ambiguous, lacks intent, or could be referring to any number of transactions, you would have a steep hill to climb.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

It includes three studios, offices, tons of recording equipment, including two grand pianos, lounges, and a kitchen that pointedly lacks a stove.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Taro has always been smart, but he lacks motivation.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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