deficit
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In the past quarter, the U.S. current account deficit was $190.7 billion.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
"Should we get a resolution that leads to a recovery in oil and gas supply then the US trade deficit will quickly deteriorate once again," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
He said he was running to “save LA” and vowed to be transparent during natural disasters and cut the city deficit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But the next governor is going to face some really tough challenges, including a structural budget deficit that’s probably going to require both painful cuts and unpopular tax hikes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
All half- bloods had attention deficit problems because of our inborn battlefield reflexes.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing deficit
Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
ACT Vocabulary List
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
East Asia - Middle School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
