missed out

Definition of missed outnext
past tense of miss out, British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for missed out
Verb
  • The only unions excluded from the new law are the ones representing police and firefighters – the very unions that supported DeSantis and other Republicans.
    Jim DeFede, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • An additional $311,445 in Library Trust Funds will be used for items excluded from the grant such as furniture, fixtures and equipment.
    Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In principle, there’s a leap year that occurs every four years, except every 100 years, when the leap day is omitted.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Unfortunately, the story presented a one-sided narrative that omitted important facts and context that were provided to the reporter prior to publication.
    Aegis reader commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The boards have been criticized in the past for allowing officers to remain with the department even when they are prohibited from handling evidence or working in the field due to concerns about trustworthiness.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Using obscene or abusive language Any use of profanity, insults or abusive language is prohibited under the FDCPA.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Your fast response and decisive actions prevented this foolish criminal act from endangering the rest of the county.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The foundation said that besides Lee's 911 call, at least four other 911 calls were made by others that day, including from her husband and people who saw parts of the crime unfolding -- but that communication failures and other issues prevented help from being sent.
    DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Missed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missed%20out. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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