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deficits

NOUN

shortage of something needed, required

Synonyms

STRONGEST

loss shortfall

STRONG

arrears defalcation default deficiency dues inadequacy insufficiency lack paucity scantiness shortcoming

WEAK

dead horse due bill in hock in the hole in the red insufficience red ink underage

Antonyms

STRONG

abundance adequacy advantage enough perfection plenty satisfaction success sufficiency

WEAK

excess superfluousness

Example Sentences

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Higher deficits make it harder for the Treasury to avoid issuing more debt.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The state Legislative Analyst’s Office reported last month that California faces annual structural budget deficits from $20 billion to $30 billion as a result of general fund spending ballooning 70% since 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But it wasn’t easy, with the Golden Knights twice rallying from deficits, only to see the Ducks answer each time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

In just three years, the number of states operating such schemes has increased more than fivefold, including many already running revenue deficits, the survey says.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

I’d seen enough at this point to understand how quickly even small deficits can snowball, too.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama