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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Staff Reports, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Coming off surgery on his left wrist in August 2024, Spieth narrowly missed out on advancing to the second FedEx Cup playoff event, which would have qualified him for the $20 million signature events.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, missing out on sleep for a few days or longer is all but unavoidable, say, because of a tough patch at work or the reality of life as a new parent.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Jan. 2026
Muirlands, Torrey Pines and La Jolla made the list for the second year in a row, while Bird Rock joined the ranks after missing out the previous year.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Don’t miss out on the winnings.
—Staff Reports, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Coming off surgery on his left wrist in August 2024, Spieth narrowly missed out on advancing to the second FedEx Cup playoff event, which would have qualified him for the $20 million signature events.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, missing out on sleep for a few days or longer is all but unavoidable, say, because of a tough patch at work or the reality of life as a new parent.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Jan. 2026
Muirlands, Torrey Pines and La Jolla made the list for the second year in a row, while Bird Rock joined the ranks after missing out the previous year.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Missout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missout. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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