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

With the addition of Darren Waller, which tight end is getting left out? — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026

India have left out left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav for spin-bowling allrounder Saransh Jain, who is also playing in his first test. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

That lately has been a challenge for municipalities that count on buying salt through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, only to be left out in the cold. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

This mosquito is more associated with human disturbance including containers left out in people’s backyards will draw them. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for leave out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout