1
as in lost
no longer possessed
the missing socks turned up in the dog's special hiding place
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2
as in absent
not present or in evidence
any sense of how real people talk and act is missing from this novel
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as in skipping
to fail to attend
had to miss work for a week because of the flu
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2
as in misunderstanding
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
I think you're missing the point
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3
as in failing
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 missing
Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Nine people remain missing, as recovery efforts are underway a day after the incident, officials said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 May 2026
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The only thing missing was sunshine.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
For the families of the two still missing, the wait for news continues.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Nine people remain missing, as recovery efforts are underway a day after the incident, officials said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 May 2026
Verb
An Alabama student who went missing in Japan while traveling with his family has been found dead, his mother said in a Saturday, June 6, social media post.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The only thing missing was sunshine.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missing
Adjective
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In the meantime, the king has returned and set out on a years-long journey to look for his lost wife, and eventually the family is reunited.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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What the administration has not explained is how school districts would replace the lost revenue.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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The letter writer was 20, reeling and absent for mom’s final days.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
8 June 2026
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John Cohen, a former senior Homeland Security official who has been briefing state leaders before the matches, said the government was largely absent from planning meetings last year and did not begin sharing threat intelligence with host regions until recently.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The team’s board of directors approved the out-of-state move less than a week after the Illinois legislature adjourned without taking up a last-ditch Senate bill that would have allowed Arlington Heights or Chicago to enter into a public-private ownership deal with the NFL franchise.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Garcia-Hernandez was arrested on charges of theft of an elder adult, obtaining money by false pretenses, and attempted grand theft, along with an out-of-county warrant.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Also, Napoleon Solo, the winner of the Preakness, is skipping the Belmont.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Enjoy benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**.—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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In an article coming tomorrow, Clint Smith explores the betrayal of Black military officers, calling out the forces of reaction for misunderstanding the nature of patriotism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Toine says the two most common errors in orchid maintenance result from misunderstanding light and water requirements.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Verb
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If fees are not properly disclosed, tenants can not be evicted for failing to pay those charges.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Some of them were criticized as having inadequate living conditions, and there were also concerns about authorities failing to thoroughly vet sponsors with whom some children were placed.—
Sophie Austin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Suddenly, photos, videos, or important documents are just… gone.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Room by room, the author takes us through the house, now long gone.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Maresca’s raw qualifications, however, are somewhat lacking.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Not just any type of bus, but a marshrutka—a crowded, rumbling, claustrophobic Soviet holdover minibus, solidly built with steel girding and equally lacking in shock absorbers and seat padding.—
Irene Zabytko
May 7,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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“Missing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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