go missing

phrase

chiefly British : to become lost : disappear

Examples of go missing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

McHale was Raymond’s ex-wife and went missing in June 2016 after she was last seen at his home. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026

Earhart went missing on July 2, 1937, while attempting to become the first person to fly around the equator. — Lana Zak, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Many also fear political interference and mail ballots going missing. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

More than 900 migrants died or went missing along the route last year, according to the IOM. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for go missing

• dismissing
• nipissing
• characterising
• hissing
• kissing
• reminiscing