as in deletions
something left out
the disk contains a selection of deleted scenes, and a couple of the omissions greatly add to the intelligibility of the movie's plot
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Recent Examples of omissions
Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Cynthia Erivo and several others are all vying for inclusion in a category with just five available slots, a level of competition that all but guarantees notable omissions on Oscar nomination morning.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
For its misleading omissions, the Times story deserves a flunking grade.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Bennett and Scheifele, a point-a-game player for Winnipeg, were perhaps the most surprising omissions, with 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini, Nick Suzuki and Tom Wilson making it as newcomers.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
For its misleading omissions, the Times story deserves a flunking grade.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Other omissions in the top 13 include Alex DeBrincat, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, Trevor Zegras, Cutter Gauthier and Troy Terry.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Benny’s absence is detectable in a few omissions, especially in scenes of mayhem and their aftermath which never get the attention of the police.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
Verify the inspector carries general liability insurance and, ideally, errors and omissions (E&O) coverage.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Sponsors assume no responsibility for any error, omissions, interruption, deletion, defect or delay in operation with transmission, communications, line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or allegation of submissions.
—CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
For its misleading omissions, the Times story deserves a flunking grade.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Bennett and Scheifele, a point-a-game player for Winnipeg, were perhaps the most surprising omissions, with 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini, Nick Suzuki and Tom Wilson making it as newcomers.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
For its misleading omissions, the Times story deserves a flunking grade.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Other omissions in the top 13 include Alex DeBrincat, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, Trevor Zegras, Cutter Gauthier and Troy Terry.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Benny’s absence is detectable in a few omissions, especially in scenes of mayhem and their aftermath which never get the attention of the police.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
Verify the inspector carries general liability insurance and, ideally, errors and omissions (E&O) coverage.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Sponsors assume no responsibility for any error, omissions, interruption, deletion, defect or delay in operation with transmission, communications, line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or allegation of submissions.
—CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omissions
deletions
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In the past, that required them to contact individual companies or data brokers to request one-by-one deletions.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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On New Year’s Day, a government website opened to let Californians demand that more than 500 intermediaries called data brokers wipe their personal information from the data on sale and regularly repeat those deletions in the future.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Omissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omissions. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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