as in deletion
something left out
the disk contains a selection of deleted scenes, and a couple of the omissions greatly add to the intelligibility of the movie's plot
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Recent Examples of omission
That wasn't the only stand-out omission from the 2026 State of the State address.
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Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Errors of omission Housing affordability?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Chiesa was the surprise omission from the initial squad, with Rio Ngumoha chosen ahead of him.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Cynthia Erivo and several others are all vying for inclusion in a category with just five available slots, a level of competition that all but guarantees notable omissions on Oscar nomination morning.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
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Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Errors of omission Housing affordability?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Chiesa was the surprise omission from the initial squad, with Rio Ngumoha chosen ahead of him.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Cynthia Erivo and several others are all vying for inclusion in a category with just five available slots, a level of competition that all but guarantees notable omissions on Oscar nomination morning.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omission
deletion
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For example, negotiating a settlement for less than the full amount owed is often more successful than requesting a deletion.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Times analyzed seven drafts of the report obtained through a records request and disclosed the significant deletions and revisions.—
Paul Pringle,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Omission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omission. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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