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verb

ˈmis How to pronounce miss (audio)
Definition of missnext
1
as in to skip
to fail to attend had to miss work for a week because of the flu

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2
as in to misunderstand
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of I think you're missing the point

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as in to fail
to be unsuccessful everyone knows that most of the new television series will miss and be gone before anyone notices

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miss

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noun (1)

1
as in girl
a female person who has not yet reached adulthood a talented young miss who wants to become a writer

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as in maiden
a young unmarried woman you should ask that young miss if she would like to dance

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miss

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noun (2)

as in disaster
something that has failed a television season with far fewer hits than misses

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Recent Examples of miss
Verb
Court reporters say the job can be performed only by a human being, who can intervene to ensure everyone is heard and who bears responsibility if a transcript is missing or incomplete. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Valentino is missing from the calendar this season, after creative director Alessandro Michele pivoted to show couture each January. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Noun
The Egyptians took the early 1-0 lead after Mahmoud Saber blasted the ball past Ryan following an Aussie miss. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Despite those misses, and all the other moves that have been made since, the Warriors have still won four NBA championships with Curry leading the way. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for miss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miss
  1. skip
  2. misunderstand
  3. fail
  4. girl
  5. maiden
  6. disaster
  7. collapse
  8. missy
Verb
  • Maison Margiela is also skipping the schedule, after last showing couture in July 2025, when creative director Glenn Martens presented his debut for the house.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • The Dodgers, however, could still decide to have Ohtani skip his last pitching start before the All-Star break.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of skip
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  • That misunderstands both the problem and the legislation itself.
    — Andy Harris, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2026
  • In response to a complaint from former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, Herbstreit posted a lengthy diatribe on X completely misunderstanding the modern game.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of misunderstand
Verb
  • After the talks ultimately failed to result in a deal, Newsom endorsed the idea of a national wealth tax instead.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Past attempts at versions of devolution in England have likewise failed to rouse excitement.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of fail
Noun
  • Beyond their cool-girl air, the shoes offer plenty of support and cushioning thanks to their plush insoles that keep your arches comfortable for hours of strutting.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • On the surface, the Supreme Court’s June 30 opinion upholding state laws barring transgender girls from women’s and girl’s sports teams looks like a victory for women’s rights.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of girl
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  • Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Matthew Fisher and Josh Tongue were dismissed in two double-wicket maidens by Henry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 June 2026
  • The country's newest aircraft carrier undertook an eight-month maiden voyage in January 2024, swiftly followed by a nearly 11-month deployment.
    — Steve Walsh, NPR, 4 June 2026
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  • Rodríguez said numerous public officials died in the disaster, including security personnel, municipal employees and military officers.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The Boyle Heights blaze, similar to the Eaton and Palisades fires, has revealed the region’s air monitoring can’t always tell people what they’ve been exposed to in a disaster.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of disaster
Verb
  • The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of collapse
Noun
  • Judges will pick the best ones and the winning master and missy will get free ice cream for a year from Ferch's Malt Shoppe & Grille, receive other prizes and will get to ride in two village parades, Ouellette said.
    — Jane Ford-Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2018
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“Miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miss. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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