as in fails
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 omits
The reassurance that Netflix provided to protect the 45-day window for SVOD critically omits the preceding 30- to 60-day exclusive TVOD window and effectively halves the interval between theatrical release and SVOD for almost all films.
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Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Congress unveiled a bipartisan funding bill to avert a January 30 shutdown; the package omits the ICE restrictions many Democrats demanded and sets up a tense House vote, expected tomorrow, amid backlash over ICE enforcement and a fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Then, clean out all fridge drawers and the crisper by spraying with a gentle cleanser that omits harsh ingredients (that formula will go on a surface that is touched by food, after all).
—Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, green uses fresh green chiles, and white omits the chiles altogether.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
However, that simple description omits the colorful characters, bizarre adventures, and brilliant dialogue that have helped this film stand the test of time.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
This story has been updated to reflect guests at the black-tie dinner based on the official White House guest list and omits a guest that turned out not to be in attendance.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 19 Nov. 2025
His memoir is a patchy affair, to be honest, which omits entire swaths of his achievement, yet its wayward momentum exerts a certain charm, as if Hopkins were only just in control of his reminiscences.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Accordingly, the film retains certain elements of the novel, but omits or changes others.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Congress unveiled a bipartisan funding bill to avert a January 30 shutdown; the package omits the ICE restrictions many Democrats demanded and sets up a tense House vote, expected tomorrow, amid backlash over ICE enforcement and a fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Then, clean out all fridge drawers and the crisper by spraying with a gentle cleanser that omits harsh ingredients (that formula will go on a surface that is touched by food, after all).
—Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, green uses fresh green chiles, and white omits the chiles altogether.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
However, that simple description omits the colorful characters, bizarre adventures, and brilliant dialogue that have helped this film stand the test of time.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
This story has been updated to reflect guests at the black-tie dinner based on the official White House guest list and omits a guest that turned out not to be in attendance.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 19 Nov. 2025
His memoir is a patchy affair, to be honest, which omits entire swaths of his achievement, yet its wayward momentum exerts a certain charm, as if Hopkins were only just in control of his reminiscences.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Accordingly, the film retains certain elements of the novel, but omits or changes others.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omits
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But if that process fails, Eddie Bauer shops in the US and Canada operated by the LLC could close, the company noted.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes the figure tries and fails to stand up, slapping itself with floppy, almost boneless limbs.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Alesia forgets to add sugar to the mixture.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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In making introductions, Francesca freezes, then forgets her own name.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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That’s one of the many, many salient details this 84-minute film neglects to share with us.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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While on the other hand, one who neglects it unintentionally allows that neglect to travel downstream, shaping culture, expectations, and performance.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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