left (out)

Definition of left (out)next
past tense of leave (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for left (out)
Verb
  • With revenues soaring, the late President Hugo Chávez, a left-wing populist, lavished cash on Venezuelan masses long excluded from the petroleum windfall.
    Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Too many communities are excluded from growth.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Additional inlay of a precious stone, which is sometimes omitted, then adds texture to the finished work.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Furthermore, Enriquez’s House disclosure forms omitted his primary source of income and provided no accounting of his assets.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Liu skated on, mastering her jumps and repeating as national champion in 2020, though age restrictions prevented her from entering international competitions.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The dog was found alive and was led off the mountain by rangers, officials said, but poor weather conditions initially prevented crews from recovering the hiker’s body.
    Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said parking on the shoulder of the highway near Meyers Beach is prohibited while the ice caves remain open.
    Danielle Kaeding, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
  • What items are prohibited at Innings Festival 2026?
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Left (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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