LEAVE (OUT) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

leave (out)

verb

Definition of leave (out)

as in to miss out

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Doesn't expire Don't miss out on boys' clothing and accessories starting at $10.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026
Garrett generally doesn’t recommend organic beans, because the higher cost may deter people from buying them, leading them to miss out on a convenient source of fiber and protein.

— Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of miss out

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Quarterly earnings for the company totaled 35 cents per share, excluding certain items, below a FactSet forecast of 42 cents per share.

— Deena Zaidi,Darla Mercado, CFP®,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
Police said this is the second-safest year in the subway in the last 15 years, excluding the pandemic.

— Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of exclude

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The district also said that Beyer has made additional counseling and support services available to student-athletes and that students and staff undergo annual training intended to prevent harassment.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The administration has avoided publicly announcing these operations to prevent signaling a return to large-scale warfare.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of prevent

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But Donald’s ramp-up to achieve football shape precluded him from playing in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
But Smith also had encouragement for Hurts, whom Lynn and the Eagles said should be expected to make a full recovery with treatment from blood thinners that precludes contact activities for the next few months.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

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