1
as in lack
a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful
the absence of volunteers to be troop leaders is putting the scouting program in real jeopardy
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2
as in shortage
the fact or state of being absent
in the absence of ferry service to the island, the ecotourists had to charter a plane
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Recent Examples of absence
Albert told People magazine about Charlene’s absence.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The route may differ, but the destination—the ache of absence—is universally understood.
—Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
America is on a different path, navigating a political landscape that, while still marked by profound disagreements, is undeniably altered by the absence of one of its most polarizing and influential figures.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Onana has started 72 of United’s 76 Premier League matches across the past two seasons since joining from Inter in 2023, but all four of his absences came in the closing seven matchdays of 2024-25 with Bayindir selected in his place.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for absence
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The route may differ, but the destination—the ache of absence—is universally understood.
—Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
America is on a different path, navigating a political landscape that, while still marked by profound disagreements, is undeniably altered by the absence of one of its most polarizing and influential figures.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Onana has started 72 of United’s 76 Premier League matches across the past two seasons since joining from Inter in 2023, but all four of his absences came in the closing seven matchdays of 2024-25 with Bayindir selected in his place.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absence
Noun
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The lack of responsibility is built into the City Charter.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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So often, projects don’t get off the ground because of lack of funding.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Those with insufficient insurance or none at all will rely heavily on FEMA’s Individual Assistance program, which supports survivors with needs like temporary housing and home repairs.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Officials have also moved to tighten food safety regulations in recent years, but pervasive cases have shown more needs to be done in terms of enforcement and to build back public trust, experts say.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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“Absence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absence. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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