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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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
With the 15th pick in the first round, the Buccaneers might miss out on one of the top players on their board.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers With the 15th pick in the first round, the Buccaneers might miss out on one of the top players on their board.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, Ambudkar said missing out on the show became a powerful motivator in his sobriety journey.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Eli Manning retired in 2019 and missed out in his first year of Hall of Fame eligibility in 2025.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
With the 15th pick in the first round, the Buccaneers might miss out on one of the top players on their board.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers With the 15th pick in the first round, the Buccaneers might miss out on one of the top players on their board.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, Ambudkar said missing out on the show became a powerful motivator in his sobriety journey.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Missout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missout. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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