miss out

verb

Definition of miss outnext
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as in to leave (out)

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Recent Examples of miss out Don’t miss out on the Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum, which works on carpets and hardwoods to get debris like pet hair and dust up with ease. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The couple didn’t want to miss out on time with grandkids growing up and started to look at online ads for apartments. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Yet, this reader will miss out because of fear amplified by AI information. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Iran would then miss out on a place in the round of 32, having finished third in Group G with three points. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for miss out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miss out
  1. prevent
  2. exclude
  3. omit
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  • Only people whose physical condition prevents them from doing so would be allowed to receive assistance from a doctor or a nurse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • The states are also asking for a temporary restraining order and an injunction that would prevent the merger from closing.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of prevent
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  • Since last year, Nvidia has excluded any potential Chinese AI chip revenue from its forecasts.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Includes standard back-to-school apparel; excludes athletic uniforms and luxury goods.
    — Courtney Johnston, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
Definition of exclude
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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
  • But to nominate everyone else from the series and omit Spaeny?
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
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