leaves (out)

Definition of leaves (out)next
present tense third-person singular of leave (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaves (out)
Verb
  • The offer excludes TurboTax Live.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Forbes excludes dispersed family fortunes but attributes wealth of immediate family members to the founder of a fortune.
    Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
  • This evolution also dismantles what Rebecca describes as the fourth wall of work, the invisible barrier that prevents people from understanding how their capability connects to real demand.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Congress unveiled a bipartisan funding bill to avert a January 30 shutdown; the package omits the ICE restrictions many Democrats demanded and sets up a tense House vote, expected tomorrow, amid backlash over ICE enforcement and a fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
    David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Then, clean out all fridge drawers and the crisper by spraying with a gentle cleanser that omits harsh ingredients (that formula will go on a surface that is touched by food, after all).
    Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Be warned that waiting until after a letter of intent (LOI) is signed often precludes tax mitigation strategies that require long-term structuring.
    John Hall, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
  • An indictment precludes the need for a preliminary hearing.
    Ella Lee, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Unless going for a state or world record, Florida law prohibits the removal from the water of a tarpon less than 40 inches in length.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Naaman Forest turned in an enrollment of 1,822, a 5A Division II number, but a UIL rule prohibits schools from opting up more than one division for football, so the program will be in 5A Division I for the next two seasons.
    Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Leaves (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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