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shortfalls

NOUN

deficit; imperfection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deficiency flaw lack loss shortage shortcoming

STRONG

arrears default defectiveness inadequacy incompleteness insufficiency

WEAK

in the hole in the red insufficience red ink underage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abundance enough perfection plenty success sufficiency

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, shortfalls in England's public water supply could surpass five billion litres per day without stronger action, linked to hot, dry summers and a growing population.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

To make up for shortfalls, states pull water from the reservoirs, which serve as storage banks for the system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Foundations like MacArthur are increasing grants to help mitigate funding shortfalls.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Mejia said he has tried to right the budget by warning about potential shortfalls as well as large increases for liability payouts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The unemployment caused home foreclosures, leading to shortfalls in property tax receipts, and therefore holes in the school budget.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove