LACKED Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

lacked

verb

past tense of lack

as in hurt (for)

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The company has insisted that the WBD deal is pro-competitive, and has asserted that the deal’s opponents are driven by political concerns, including the prospect of CNN changing hands.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
This caused a strained relationship with the company after city officials insisted the extra cost should be covered by PCL.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of insisted

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Families asked questions and learned that students are expected to return in January after a lengthy process of cleaning, then upgrading facilities.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The girls have heard of Head In The Clouds and felt honored to be asked to participate, as artists like KATSEYE, XG, GDRAGON, 2NE1, Zedd, Joji, and more have headlined the festival.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of asked

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Little Palm Island needed to start anew to re-emerge as an ultra-luxe private island resort suited for the modern traveler.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Amentum and Laing O’Rourke now have a role in creating the industrial foundation needed to make that goal possible.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of needed

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Taking the jury back in time Each day of the trial has required explanations for how the world was different in 1996, a reminder for the older jurors and a remedial education for the younger ones.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Once air conditioning is installed, landlords are required to maintain the unit, so property owners aren’t just looking at a one-time cost.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

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