missed out; missing out; misses out
1
: to lose an opportunity : to be unable to have or enjoy something
Too bad you couldn't come. You really missed out.
—often used with onmissed out on a good time
2
British
: to leave out : omit
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Some analysts who spoke to ABC News attributed the jump in price to optimism among some investors about the company’s sky-high ambitions, alongside a fear of missing out on the largest IPO of all time.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Although flavanol supplements seemed to show benefits in the COSMOS study, relying on pills or capsules instead of whole foods means missing out on other protective compounds found in plant foods.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026
Toi Reynolds, a parent to a graduating senior, said her daughter also missed out on some academic opportunities due to a lack of classes offered.
—Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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Verb
But while other African nations, such as Morocco, are now winning the battle for talent with countries such as France or Spain, Ghana is missing out.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Some analysts who spoke to ABC News attributed the jump in price to optimism among some investors about the company’s sky-high ambitions, alongside a fear of missing out on the largest IPO of all time.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Although flavanol supplements seemed to show benefits in the COSMOS study, relying on pills or capsules instead of whole foods means missing out on other protective compounds found in plant foods.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026
Toi Reynolds, a parent to a graduating senior, said her daughter also missed out on some academic opportunities due to a lack of classes offered.
—Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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“Missout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missout. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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