leave out
verb
left out; leaving out; leaves out
: to not include or mention (someone or something)
The movie leaves a lot out of the story.
Did everyone get a piece of cake? I don't want to leave anyone out.
They always leave her out of the conversation.
Examples of leave out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Aidan Morris and 19-year-old Zavier Gozo were also left out.
—
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
What a company shows — or chooses to leave out of its content — is a reflection of its values.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Fernandinho laughs when asked about having to keep team-mates motivated when they were left out of the team.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
After missing some time with a lower back issue last month, Smith has been in a prolonged slump at the plate and he was left out of the lineup on Friday for the series opener.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for leave out
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
What a company shows — or chooses to leave out of its content — is a reflection of its values.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Fernandinho laughs when asked about having to keep team-mates motivated when they were left out of the team.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
After missing some time with a lower back issue last month, Smith has been in a prolonged slump at the plate and he was left out of the lineup on Friday for the series opener.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for leave out
Cite this Entry
“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
