missed out

Definition of missed outnext
past tense of miss out, British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for missed out
Verb
  • That essentially delays the chances of a Fed rate cut for the time being and could result in higher borrowing costs for a series of products, of which mortgages and mortgage refinance loans won't be excluded.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The fish fry traces its roots back to 2021, when Robinson, founder of The Applesauce Group, a nonprofit that works to empower historically excluded communities, began hosting small gatherings during the uncertainty of the pandemic.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The NYT‘s profile either downplayed or omitted all of these glaring ethical red flags.
    Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Kaczmarek, 70, still remembers why the family's whereabouts and last name were omitted from the series in the first place.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Could the Mets, for example, sell a 500-person hospitality area where cell phones were prohibited?
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Dogs and alcohol are prohibited.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Secret Service says its nationwide operation has prevented more than $570 million in taxpayer money from being lost to criminals.
    J.D. Miles, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • While a media blackout prevented anyone from weighing in on the negotiations, a few audible sighs of relief could be heard when the WGA’s surprise agreement with the AMPTP was mentioned.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Missed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missed%20out. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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