as in forgetting
to miss the opportunity or obligation
you must not omit mentioning the sources you used in researching your paper
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of omitting
And that paper only covered a handful of mainstream theories, omitting the more far-out ideas, like the notion that even a pebble, sunflower, or garden hose may contain a trace of consciousness.
—
Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The number of offenses reported so far this year (after omitting the most recent week of available data to control for reporting lags) and the percentage change over the same point last year.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
Lobbyists and foreign agents often send congressional offices news clippings that paint their clients in a favorable light while omitting those that are less flattering.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Goldberg was responsible in not spilling the beans as the planes and missiles were being put into combat and continues to be responsible in omitting the name of a CIA officer.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Make the recipe as directed, omitting the bacon, and add the zest of 1 medium-sized lemon to the cheese and pepper mixture in Step 4.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The Toronto superstar replied by posting photos of Curry, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker to congratulate them for winning gold at the Paris Olympics, but noticeably omitting his longtime friend.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 20 Feb. 2025
To Urquhart, omitting romance options allows NPCs to be more fully fleshed out within the story rather than be relegated to an object in the eyes of players.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
Lying or omitting information is considered sufficient grounds to have a visa revoked.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The number of offenses reported so far this year (after omitting the most recent week of available data to control for reporting lags) and the percentage change over the same point last year.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
Lobbyists and foreign agents often send congressional offices news clippings that paint their clients in a favorable light while omitting those that are less flattering.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Goldberg was responsible in not spilling the beans as the planes and missiles were being put into combat and continues to be responsible in omitting the name of a CIA officer.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Make the recipe as directed, omitting the bacon, and add the zest of 1 medium-sized lemon to the cheese and pepper mixture in Step 4.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The Toronto superstar replied by posting photos of Curry, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker to congratulate them for winning gold at the Paris Olympics, but noticeably omitting his longtime friend.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 20 Feb. 2025
To Urquhart, omitting romance options allows NPCs to be more fully fleshed out within the story rather than be relegated to an object in the eyes of players.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
Lying or omitting information is considered sufficient grounds to have a visa revoked.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omitting
Verb
-
There’s no sense in saving (and potentially forgetting about) this precious cut.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
-
Many business leaders confuse fame with success, forgetting that credibility comes from consistent delivery, not noise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The Jays left two runners in scoring position with no outs in the third, failing to push the ball out of the infield to earn a lead.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
-
However, the former fifth-round pick faded over his final couple of years in the Windy City, failing to reach 500 yards receiving in either 2022 or 2023.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Yet America’s system is transactional, rewarding affluence while neglecting the very conditions that produce disease.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
-
Without a doubt, this look prioritizes comfort without neglecting style, just as it was done decades ago.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Omitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omitting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share