left (out)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for left (out)
Verb
  • International films are quite frequently excluded from eligibility because they’re generally not written by WGA members who are under the guild’s collective bargaining agreement.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2026
  • During their sophomore year of high school, Shelia and Rachel had grown closer, leaving Skylar feeling excluded.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The decision omitted any details about the refunds, leaving it up to lower courts, such as the Court of International Trade, to outline the process of how they would be doled out.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Experts told the Journal Sentinel last year his policy appeared improperly narrow and omitted potential Brady material.
    Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Whether Musero can cite examples of work he was denied, prevented from going for or more in damages at said trial is a whole other matter.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
  • On top of the internet, the 2010s had a city ordinance that prevented newsstands from selling food and drinks, which Da Costa notes was an important source of side income for many.
    Jason LeCras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In 2024, the Legislature also approved a bill that prohibited those under 18 from accessing health care services in most cases without parental consent.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The outlet previously reported that Ortiz lost custody of her child in 2024, at which point she was also prohibited from making any contact whatsoever.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Left (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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