as in to forget
to miss the opportunity or obligation
you must not omit mentioning the sources you used in researching your paper
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Recent Examples of omit
Among a list of other concerns, the rivals claimed that the merging companies omitted some material from the merger agreement in their application.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Any criticism of ownership, and there’s plenty available online, must omit the idea that Edmonton’s ownership is unwilling to spend money for a championship.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Sadly omitted from the festivities was PTA’s contribution to the New Year’s canon, Phantom Thread.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Entire sections were omitted or edited last minute, without notice.
—Ean Soh, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Any criticism of ownership, and there’s plenty available online, must omit the idea that Edmonton’s ownership is unwilling to spend money for a championship.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Sadly omitted from the festivities was PTA’s contribution to the New Year’s canon, Phantom Thread.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Entire sections were omitted or edited last minute, without notice.
—Ean Soh, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omit
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Don't forget to dust and clean the top of the appliance.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Prep & Savour Heavy-Duty Kitchenware Pan Divider Don’t forget to tackle your kitchen clutter this year.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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If the settlement failed to cover the amount owed, some funders went after the women for the remainder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Owner Mark Davis has failed for years to find answers, and this time around, Tom Brady appears to be taking control of the rebuild.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Omit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omit. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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