miss out

verb

Definition of miss outnext
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as in to leave (out)

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Recent Examples of miss out The couple didn’t want to miss out on time with grandkids growing up and started to look at online ads for apartments. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Yet, this reader will miss out because of fear amplified by AI information. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Iran would then miss out on a place in the round of 32, having finished third in Group G with three points. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Prime Day ends tonight, so don't miss out on this deal! — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for miss out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miss out
  1. prevent
  2. exclude
  3. omit
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  • How to avoid a mosquito bite The best way to prevent infection is to stop mosquitoes from breeding around your home and avoid getting bit.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The Cohesion 18 sneakers are outfitted with a thick, supportive sole that absorbs impact and offers stability, a rubber outsole for traction, and a sockliner to prevent friction burn and blisters.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
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  • More than 84% of dogs in the study showed at least mild signs of fear and anxiety in everyday situations, excluding learned fears related to grooming activities like nail trimming and bathing.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Nordic combined—the only Winter Olympics discipline to exclude women entirely—has been removed from the program.
    — Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of exclude
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  • Crucially, Allen self-submitted for the award after HBO omitted her from their contender list.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • But to nominate everyone else from the series and omit Spaeny?
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
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“Miss out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miss%20out. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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