MISS OUT Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

miss out

verb

Definition of miss out

British

as in to leave (out)

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Recent Examples of miss out Insider tip Don't miss out on the hotel's year-round programming. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 While some warmer and more humid days are on the way, most of the Northeast will miss out on this round of dangerous heat. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 That kind of schedule can mean parents miss out on dinnertime, bathtime and potentially bedtime. — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Why breakfast is linked to memory and grades The American Academy of Pediatrics says children who regularly miss breakfast miss out on benefits tied directly to school performance. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for miss out

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The strike prevented an Iranian flight carrying a Houthi delegation from landing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Fire grows after manhunt keeps crews out The Mineral Fire grew to 18 acres by Monday morning after the armed manhunt prevented firefighters from attacking it for hours.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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The sticking point in debate negotiations was over whether Marshall qualified under a provision in Nexstar’s national debate participation criteria that excludes candidates who didn’t raise at least 25% of their campaign funds from in-state donors.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
That job will include all entertainment and sports bookings at the venues (excluding the New York Rangers and New York Knicks), as well as live bookings at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of exclude

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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
Those rumblings continued throughout the spring and summer, especially after ESPN omitted Clark from its upcoming Super Bowl plans during the network’s May upfront presentation.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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