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omitting

verb

present participle of omit
as in forgetting
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 omitting By omitting undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers and others without permanent status, the proposal could reshape House representation, electoral college votes and the distribution of federal funding for decades. — Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Trying to disinherit someone simply by omitting them from the will could backfire. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Much like whiteness itself, America can only admire its virtues by strategically omitting most of its own history. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026 The latest change to the IDL came in 2011 when Samoa and neighboring New Zealand territory Tokelau skipped to the west of the line by omitting Friday, December 30, 2011, altogether. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omitting
  1. forgetting
  2. failing
  3. neglecting
Verb
  • Forgetting the Walls One common mistake in entryway design is forgetting about the walls.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Roman design studio Roselli Architetti was enlisted to restore it into one building without forgetting its history; the result is a striking design that blends ancient artifacts with retro midcentury flooring and contemporary furnishings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of forgetting
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  • Earlier this month the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency asked the body to hold Iran accountable for failing to stick with safeguards meant to prevent the development of nuclear weapons, according to diplomatic officials.
    — Adrienne Vogt, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The New York Times has been sued by Florida’s attorney general, who’s representing shareholders in a lawsuit accusing the company’s board of directors of failing to exercise proper oversight of editorial standards.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of failing
Verb
  • Founded in 1902, the magazine was primarily devoted to art historical essays and reports on old master acquisitions, while dutifully neglecting new developments in its hometown of New York City.
    — Jarrett Earnest, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Because client needs can fluctuate, shift your team’s focus toward the highest-value opportunities without neglecting either side.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of neglecting

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“Omitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omitting. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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