misses out

Definition of misses outnext
present tense third-person singular of miss out, British
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Verb
  • Subscription excludes print edition.
    New York Times, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • The authors found tariffs have already had a measurable impact on inflation, specifically core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • This prevents the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module from running a brake pad self-adjustment routine that can contribute to the battery drain.
    Hartford Courant, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • The Doncic absence prevents the Lakers from properly evaluating their roster against playoff competition, complicating their ability to assess key personnel needs for the offseason.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • The study glosses over major risks and omits critical costs.
    Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son’s birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Misses out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misses%20out. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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