LEFT (OUT) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

left (out)

verb

Definition of left (out)

past tense of leave (out)

as in missed out

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Big Walk’s co-op multiplayer walking adventure has proved popular since launching in August, but Xbox players have been excluded from the fun — and now the game’s creators have explained why.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
Two hours of texting a close friend, exploring an interest or scrolling through content that leaves a teen feeling excluded all register the same on a dashboard.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of excluded

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The final agreement omitted references to lobbying, with Vincer’s agency, Notorious, signing the contract with Tether as an intermediary for Nxum.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
During the Vancouver concert, Greep shared his version of events, which omitted any specific details about the night.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of omitted

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That strike prevented the landing of an Iranian flight carrying a Houthi delegation returning from the funeral of Iran’s supreme leader, who had been killed in the opening strikes of the war in February.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
The wild swing of events gave the Wildcats (5-1, 2-1) their first Big Ten road victory this season and prevented Fitzgerald from getting his first conference victory as the coach at Michigan State (2-5, 0-4).

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevented

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Claims that cotton in a particular product came from a specific farm or grower are also prohibited.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The suspect who allegedly had the weapon was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, police said, adding that they were booked on multiple charges.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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