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absence
noun as in state of not being present
Strong matches
AWOL, absenteeism, cut, hooky, nonappearance, nonattendance, truancy, vacancy
Weak match
noun as in state of lacking something needed or usual
Strongest matches
Strong matches
inadequacy, insufficiency, need, privation, unavailability, void, want
Example Sentences
The absence of quakes in certain areas suggests that sections of the plate have already detached, and the gap is gradually widening over time.
The absence of widely available good alternatives to achieving financial stability means a bachelor’s degree remains the best shot at a decent financial life for many Americans.
Despite the clear absence of an “imminent threat of death or serious injury” or “grave threat to life,” the U.S.
Voters in southern and western regions that are historically pro-Gbagbo or pro-Thiam could shun the polls in the absence of voting instructions from their leaders.
During her absence she went through a high-profile court case in London, where she was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer during a drunken night out.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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