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
  • Supporters frame the observance as recognition of traditional family structures, while critics say the timing and language amount to political counterprogramming that excludes LGBTQ+ families.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • That too excludes it from the growth comparison.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • The Crock-Pot also has a locking lid that prevents spills when traveling.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
  • Choosing minimal furniture and one standout piece prevents clutter and creates a more intentional design.
    Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Kyiv, in Kempf’s telling, has been consumed by maximalist aspirations and began negotiating only in 2024, a timeline that notably omits the 2022 talks in Turkey.
    Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 9 June 2026
  • Haiti is rich and beautiful, yet the media omits this part of the country.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • None of this precludes taking the proper steps to deter China.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • The state-level legal issue around the election maps precludes the JCEB from finalizing ballots for the upcoming August general election at all, Brown said.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • For more than 35 minutes, three Hialeah residents urged the City Council on Tuesday to revisit an ordinance that prohibits boats from being parked at townhouses, describing the rule as an unfair burden on longtime boat owners.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
  • The City Council wants Kansas City LGBTQ leaders to have a say on how the city prohibits conversion therapy in the future.
    Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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“Leaves (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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