as in deficiency
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a failure to get what is expected or needed
a shortfall in milk production profit shortfalls
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Recent Examples of shortfall
But there are concerns that these measures might not get the green light as the state faces a $12 billion budget shortfall.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
The resulting shortfall has led to widespread rolling blackouts, disrupting not just electricity but critical services including water distribution, telecommunications, and internet access.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Facing a major budget shortfall, L.A.'s City Council is weighing municipal cuts and staffing reductions proposed by Mayor Karen Bass, some of which affect the Department of Cultural Affairs, which manages Hollyhock House.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
With the administration forecasting an almost $2.4 billion surplus this fiscal year, and another $4.1 billion stashed in the rainy day fund, Connecticut can easily cover a $300 million Medicaid shortfall.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
The resulting shortfall has led to widespread rolling blackouts, disrupting not just electricity but critical services including water distribution, telecommunications, and internet access.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Facing a major budget shortfall, L.A.'s City Council is weighing municipal cuts and staffing reductions proposed by Mayor Karen Bass, some of which affect the Department of Cultural Affairs, which manages Hollyhock House.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
With the administration forecasting an almost $2.4 billion surplus this fiscal year, and another $4.1 billion stashed in the rainy day fund, Connecticut can easily cover a $300 million Medicaid shortfall.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortfall
Noun
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Ultimately, the expedition’s failure likely came down to a combination of factors, including dietary deficiencies, hubris and simple bad luck.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The absence of the 10 men, who also utilized facility deficiencies that officials have long complained about in their escape, went unnoticed for hours.—
Jack Brook,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Instead, the Knicks fell to a 2-0 series deficit after losing to the Pacers by a final score of 114-109.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Investors worry that the more than 1,000-page bill will lead to a sharply wider deficit.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Shortfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortfall. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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