1
as in skips
to fail to attend
had to miss work for a week because of the flu
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2
as in misunderstands
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
I think you're missing the point
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3
as in fails
to be unsuccessful
everyone knows that most of the new television series will miss and be gone before anyone notices
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as in girls
a female person who has not yet reached adulthood
a talented young miss who wants to become a writer
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as in maidens
a young unmarried woman
you should ask that young miss if she would like to dance
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as in disasters
something that has failed
a television season with far fewer hits than misses
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Recent Examples of misses
Aditi Kantipuly, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
Colossal’s Response Chief scientist Beth Shapiro said debate over definitions misses the broader conservation potential of the technology.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Colossal’s chief scientist Beth Shapiro responded by arguing the debate over definitions misses the broader conservation potential.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Colossal Responds Colossal’s chief scientist Beth Shapiro said debate over definitions misses the broader conservation potential of the technology.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Kate Hudson quite simply never misses on or off the red carpet, and her 2026 Oscars fashion was no different.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
What much commentary misses is that military campaigns proceed sequentially.
—Richard Goldberg, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
An adult who constantly misses deadlines, forgets important obligations and feels chronically overwhelmed might be dealing with workplace burnout, a severe anxiety disorder or undiagnosed ADHD.
—Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
This discussion misses some devastating math.
—Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The concern isn’t just the misses.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
But by the late stages of the game, the Magic had built up enough of a lead to withstand those misses.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
There were misses, like receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Whether the singing directly caused those misses is impossible to say.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The uncharacteristic misses were surprising for a team that has played together for the past two seasons.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Also, Leanne Morgan will be on hand to talk about the awards show’s biggest moments, while Carson Kressley will discuss the night’s fashion hits and misses.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
His misses have been heavy arm-side.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
The tape measure should be considered when setting the threshold — not just BMI, which misses the very obesity it’s meant to detect in Asian patients.
—Aditi Kantipuly, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
Colossal’s Response Chief scientist Beth Shapiro said debate over definitions misses the broader conservation potential of the technology.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Colossal’s chief scientist Beth Shapiro responded by arguing the debate over definitions misses the broader conservation potential.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Colossal Responds Colossal’s chief scientist Beth Shapiro said debate over definitions misses the broader conservation potential of the technology.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Kate Hudson quite simply never misses on or off the red carpet, and her 2026 Oscars fashion was no different.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
What much commentary misses is that military campaigns proceed sequentially.
—Richard Goldberg, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
An adult who constantly misses deadlines, forgets important obligations and feels chronically overwhelmed might be dealing with workplace burnout, a severe anxiety disorder or undiagnosed ADHD.
—Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
This discussion misses some devastating math.
—Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
The swing-and-misses exceeded Horton’s single-game best last year of 19 on July 9 against the Minnesota Twins.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The concern isn’t just the misses.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
But by the late stages of the game, the Magic had built up enough of a lead to withstand those misses.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
There were misses, like receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Whether the singing directly caused those misses is impossible to say.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The uncharacteristic misses were surprising for a team that has played together for the past two seasons.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Also, Leanne Morgan will be on hand to talk about the awards show’s biggest moments, while Carson Kressley will discuss the night’s fashion hits and misses.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
His misses have been heavy arm-side.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misses
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Jenner regularly skips red carpets, quietly attending award show in support of her man.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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By and large, boy kibble skips variety, without incorporating any veggies or sauce.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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Offshore planning that relies primarily on obscurity misunderstands how transparent global finance has become.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Requiring them to operate as ordinary MPIA applicants misunderstands their role and undermines their purpose.—
Vaughn Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the Senate fails to pass it, what happens?—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the court will determine whether the TPS holders equal-protection claim fails on the merits.—
Zoe Sobel,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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Trump has alluded to this possible dearth of popular support when asked about the possibility of backing Pahlavi to lead the country if the regime collapses.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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That argument collapses under the slightest scrutiny.—
Randy Linville,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fortunately for shareholders, the stock grants come with a feature similar to equity options that somewhat reduces Musk’s payday, especially in a case like the one above where the plan flops.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Nov. 2025
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Amina blows her mom a kiss and then flops down in her crib, pretending to be asleep.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The difference is that, while Carolyn struggles to define herself against expectation, John has always obliged expectation.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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But some midseason struggles, and a shoulder injury kept him from establishing himself as a rookie starter.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Misses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misses. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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