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
During a recent Reddit AMA, a fan chided Parker for omitting a scene between Dunk (Peter Claffey) and blacksmith Steely Pate (Youssef Kerkour).
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Like the pharaohs and emperors of antiquity, the president weaponizes the past to justify his present actions and future plans, omitting and embellishing events of yesteryear to fit a bellicose agenda.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
By omitting the title requirement, the guidance mischaracterizes which programs are eligible for an exemption under the Act, making exemptions available for a much broader category of degree programs.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
On medical cannabis, the authors cite mixed evidence while omitting why the evidence base is mixed.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
A number of nutrition and public health experts were shocked by the new guidelines omitting clear recommendations for alcohol.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
In between using the self-cleaning function, spot cleaning can help keep spills and splatters from omitting a burning smell when the oven is in use.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025
By omitting the Bayer color filter array, the Q3M captures photos that show exquisite detail, incredible dynamic range, and cleaner output at extreme ISO sensitivities than color cameras.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
Keynote speaker Frédérique Irwin states that omitting women's history contributes to the gender parity gap.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Like the pharaohs and emperors of antiquity, the president weaponizes the past to justify his present actions and future plans, omitting and embellishing events of yesteryear to fit a bellicose agenda.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
By omitting the title requirement, the guidance mischaracterizes which programs are eligible for an exemption under the Act, making exemptions available for a much broader category of degree programs.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
On medical cannabis, the authors cite mixed evidence while omitting why the evidence base is mixed.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
A number of nutrition and public health experts were shocked by the new guidelines omitting clear recommendations for alcohol.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
In between using the self-cleaning function, spot cleaning can help keep spills and splatters from omitting a burning smell when the oven is in use.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025
By omitting the Bayer color filter array, the Q3M captures photos that show exquisite detail, incredible dynamic range, and cleaner output at extreme ISO sensitivities than color cameras.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
Keynote speaker Frédérique Irwin states that omitting women's history contributes to the gender parity gap.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omitting
Verb
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The Rule Breaker Breaking the rules, the TSA spokespersons said, generally comes from not knowing the rules or passengers simply forgetting.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Not by feeling ashamed, but not by ignoring or forgetting the history either.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Feb. 2026
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The incident came to light after two DEA whistleblowers accused the agency of failing to address the allegations involving corruption in its Haiti operations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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As a result, the plaintiffs argued, the administration also violated the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 by failing to consider the harmful environmental impacts of the project.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Don’t let anyone pressure you into neglecting either half of your life.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Choosing the wrong pieces, or neglecting them over time, can make your porch look dated.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Omitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omitting. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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