as in to forget
to miss the opportunity or obligation
you must not omit mentioning the sources you used in researching your paper
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Loni Anderson and Robert Carradine were also omitted from the segment, which featured emotional tributes to titans like Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
But posts promoting Thomson’s victory often omit significant details.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
At the beginning of February she was omitted from Sonia Bompastor’s squad for the Champions League knockout stages.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
While this Oscar’s tribute segment was extended from roughly 5 minutes to 15, the San Francisco native was among several actors omitted.
—Zara Irshad, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
But posts promoting Thomson’s victory often omit significant details.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
At the beginning of February she was omitted from Sonia Bompastor’s squad for the Champions League knockout stages.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
While this Oscar’s tribute segment was extended from roughly 5 minutes to 15, the San Francisco native was among several actors omitted.
—Zara Irshad, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omit
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If paperwork or costs feel daunting, ask a mentor for guidance — take notes to avoid forgetting anything.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Miller left Xavier after his second stint at the school a year ago for Texas, and the Xavier faithful haven't forgotten.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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That too is likely to fail as lawmakers hold a rare weekend session.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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After failing to score in three consecutive league games, Farke must be tempted to tweak the system.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Omit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omit. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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