1
as in skipped
to fail to attend
had to miss work for a week because of the flu
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2
as in misunderstood
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
I think you're missing the point
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3
as in failed
to be unsuccessful
everyone knows that most of the new television series will miss and be gone before anyone notices
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Recent Examples of missed
Despite the lack of goals, the game was exciting with end-to-end runs and missed chances that left fans of both teams groaning and burying their heads in their hands.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Its unusual structure was first identified by a citizen scientist participating in the RAD@home Astronomy Collaboratory, which allows volunteers to review telescope data and flag unusual features that might otherwise be missed.
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Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
Toronto finished last in the Atlantic Division last season and missed the playoffs for the first time since Matthews’ arrival.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Bonner drilled another 3 for an 83-77 advantage and then missed from distance.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Dollar Tree is stocked with summer-ready items that are not to be missed.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Iyo went for a double stomp, but missed, doing further damage to her knee.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Isaac missed 2½ years because of various knee injuries, including a torn left ACL, but worked himself back to produce a strong 2023-24 season.
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Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Maybe your flight was canceled, your luggage disappeared, you got stranded overseas, missed a cruise departure or learned a hard lesson the hard way.
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Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Its unusual structure was first identified by a citizen scientist participating in the RAD@home Astronomy Collaboratory, which allows volunteers to review telescope data and flag unusual features that might otherwise be missed.
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Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
Toronto finished last in the Atlantic Division last season and missed the playoffs for the first time since Matthews’ arrival.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Bonner drilled another 3 for an 83-77 advantage and then missed from distance.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Dollar Tree is stocked with summer-ready items that are not to be missed.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Iyo went for a double stomp, but missed, doing further damage to her knee.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Isaac missed 2½ years because of various knee injuries, including a torn left ACL, but worked himself back to produce a strong 2023-24 season.
—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Maybe your flight was canceled, your luggage disappeared, you got stranded overseas, missed a cruise departure or learned a hard lesson the hard way.
—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missed
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This phase is frequently under-budgeted or skipped altogether, despite being one of the most important stages of development.
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Cassettes fluttered, CDs skipped, and choosing a dozen albums for a trip meant leaving dozens more behind.
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The county argues the grand jury fundamentally misunderstood what happened before the explosion, saying its investigation relied on speculation instead of evidence and wrongly blamed county officials for a criminal enterprise prosecutors say was built on years of deception.
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In response to questions about the Mizuho analyst’s conclusions, Muddy Waters founder Carson Block told Fortune by email that the analyst had misunderstood its findings.
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Morocco lost a pair of 1-0 games before tying Spain but failed to get out of the group stage.
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Despite his storied career, Messi failed to score a goal at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Witnesses said ambulances and rescue workers rushed to the scene after the roof collapsed.
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Families of the people in both apartment buildings – and others that collapsed in the area – have uploaded videos to social media in the days after the earthquake, pleading for help.
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Anders Carlson bombed in 2023, then Brayden Narveson flopped at the start of 2024.
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The superhero movie flopped on opening weekend, with domestic ticket sales totaling approximately $38 million.
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Germany, whose 10 goals in the group stage were tied for the most of any team, struggled to find a way through Paraguay's 4-5-1 setup.
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Even as her body struggled, Gifford noted her sense of humor never disappeared.
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Seated near the senators, a woman in a crisp white uniform appears to listen in, her hands folded neatly in her lap.
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Plus, the wide waistband can be folded to fit shorter frames.
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“Missed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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