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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Verb

On May 28, Johnson received results finding that the DNA profile sampled from one of Brown’s soda bottles could not be excluded as the contributor of the male blood from the victim’s nightgown, the detective wrote.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Prior to Russia being excluded from the G8 in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea, parts of Europe were directly dependent on Russia for oil and gas.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of excluded

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Crucially, Allen self-submitted for the award after HBO omitted her from their contender list.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober also earned their first Emmy nominations after successfully self-submitting in the guest drama acting categories when HBO Max's initial ballot omitted them.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of omitted

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The violence also prevented Migné and members of his coaching staff from visiting Haiti to scout or evaluate players in their home environment.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
For Kat, not seeing results ultimately prevented her from finding self-acceptance.

— Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026

Definition of prevented

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That year, according to Sacramento Bee archives, the marina operated as usual in April, May and June before the declining water levels ultimately prohibited boating.

— Corey Schmidt July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Winnetka, Plainfield and Bloomington are among the towns that have voted to ban the sale of kratom products while Rockford has prohibited the sale of synthetic kratom products.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

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