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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Opponents say the proposition’s vague wording could result in vital services being excluded from the list of program expenses permitted in the 90% of revenues, prompting clinics to cut programs to avoid financial penalties.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Montoya’s attorney Wednesday asked if her current immigration status can be excluded from the trial, which Nunley approved.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of excluded

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Followin much teasing, Oasis will embark on an additional 2027 tour hitting stops once again in the United Kingdom and United States, but also Europe, which was omitted during last year’s trot.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
While most have not dismissed Michelin quite like Lee above, there is quite a bit of head scratching over who was included, who was omitted, and how the ratings were awarded.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026

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Swiss voters on Sunday decisively rejected stricter neutrality rules that would have prevented the country from sanctioning Russia and curbed its cooperation with NATO, delivering a boost to the alliance’s efforts to counter Moscow.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Due to an overwhelming response on Day 1 that prevented many fans from casting ballots in the first round, Day 1 voting will continue to September 23.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026

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While sales of raw milk are prohibited on Facebook’s Marketplace, and such ads are removed when flagged, discussions of raw milk are still allowed, said a Meta spokesperson.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
The other three – Maryland, Minnesota and Texas – prohibited certain election deepfakes, even if the content carried an AI warning.

— Stefani Langehennig, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

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