omitting

present participle of omit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of omitting Others argue the artist’s work reaffirms structures of settler colonialism by omitting Indigenous perspectives of the land being used, as Alicia Harris discussed in a 2020 dissertation. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 But sometimes, the editing steps outside that space – for instance, showing us all the players dancing, but omitting the music they’re being fed via earwig. Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 So if ever you are admonished for omitting the fish in a Caesar, point your mistaken scold to Tijuana. Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026 Fitness tracking devices that minimize distractions by omitting a display have been popularized by Whoop, as well as the rise of smart rings, such as Oura and the Samsung Galaxy Ring. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 The Classic, on the other hand, saves weight by omitting the zipper and using an overlapping design that requires staking into place via the guy line. New Atlas, 18 July 2026 Around a quarter of guests have been asking for no lettuce in their orders, and others have requested omitting pico de gallo, cilantro and other green-heavy ingredients from their orders. Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has ignited controversy by engraving his wife and five children's names on the Stanley Cup, while omitting long-time equipment manager Bobby Gorman and player Joel Nystrom. Eric MacRamalla, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The former vice president focused on the debates that defined the country's founding and its ramifications on the present-day United States, omitting details about her 2024 presidential race. Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omitting
Verb
  • Pizzini remembers forgetting Scooter was a puppet during her first Muppet collaboration in 2016.
    Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The second mistake bridesmaids make is forgetting that the wedding isn’t about you.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In a statement given to the The Athletic on Wednesday, Hampshire Police confirmed that Sterling had been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen.
    Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Last Year The Cowboys experienced a bizarre, roller-coaster 2025 season, ultimately finishing 7-9-1 and failing to qualify for the postseason.
    David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Kayla Stemler, 28, was accused in November of neglecting the child, then 14, who was found weighing 35 lbs.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • These groups contend the legislation rewards institutions neglecting Black voting representation and suggest boycotts to pressure Southern universities on redistricting.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Omitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omitting. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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