leaving (out)

verb

present participle of leave (out)
as in missing out

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  1. excluding
  2. omitting
  3. preventing
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  • The issue has dominated conversation around the WNBA in the wake of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments in favor of excluding trans athletes from women’s sports.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Blue Jays have also won four consecutive series, excluding their makeup-game loss to the Chicago Cubs, and remain within striking distance of the American League Wild Card race.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of excluding
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  • So if ever you are admonished for omitting the fish in a Caesar, point your mistaken scold to Tijuana.
    — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Fitness tracking devices that minimize distractions by omitting a display have been popularized by Whoop, as well as the rise of smart rings, such as Oura and the Samsung Galaxy Ring.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026
Definition of omitting
Verb
  • These risks are all being taken in service to preventing a consequence that is not real.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Skeleton screens, subtle button animations and brief progress messages keep an interface clean while still building trust and preventing the frustration of wondering if a click even worked.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of preventing
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“Leaving (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaving%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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