leaving (out)

Definition of leaving (out)next
present participle of leave (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaving (out)
Verb
  • The flu dashboard is updated every Thursday, excluding state holidays, using data from the previous Sunday through Saturday.
    Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The number of killings investigated last year fell to 67, with 57 of those categorized as murders — excluding cases such as justifiable homicides — a total not seen since 1967, according to data compiled by this news organization.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The filing further alleges that Ziering utilized his celebrity to steer the narrative around the altercation by giving multiple interviews to multiple news sources, and by omitting the truth when recounting the incident on his social media.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
  • In between using the self-cleaning function, spot cleaning can help keep spills and splatters from omitting a burning smell when the oven is in use.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Tips to Prevent Pipes from Freezing Insulation is key in preventing frozen pipes, which means plumbing in areas like attics, exterior walls, outdoor pipes, and crawl spaces, will likely require extra insulation.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The Kolhan regional chief forest conservator, Smita Pankaj, also told the Times that the agencies were mainly focused on preventing any further casualties.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Leaving (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaving%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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