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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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
The Crystal Palace centre-back, Marc Guehi, remains a serious target despite missing out on him in the summer.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Don’t miss out on these Target Cyber Monday deals.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
Others said Missouri was missing out on key revenue from legal bets.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
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And don’t miss out on this portable speaker and these wireless earbuds, the latter of which have earned more than 71,800 five-star ratings.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
The Crystal Palace centre-back, Marc Guehi, remains a serious target despite missing out on him in the summer.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Don’t miss out on these Target Cyber Monday deals.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
Others said Missouri was missing out on key revenue from legal bets.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Missout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missout. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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