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
For a vegan and dairy-free pesto, follow the process above, just omitting the cheese.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Public companies are prohibited by law from misrepresenting or omitting information to investors, which could amount to securities fraud.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 2 June 2026
At first, Iwamasa had lied to police, omitting ketamine from the list of medications Perry was using, and saying nothing about his injections.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Most issues stem from rushing and omitting key info, especially when financial records aren’t clear or coverage doesn’t meet the requirements.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
The children’s books, which largely attribute poverty in Vietnam to its communist government, also simplify history to play up communist aggression in the civil war—while omitting the extensive role that the United States military played in the conflict.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 May 2026
But, the final cut that made it to theaters is instead one that ends in 1988, omitting any mention of the singer's troubling history.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Even small errors like misreporting income, omitting a creditor or undervaluing property can lead to delays, dismissed cases or even accusations of fraud.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Biddle had simplified his History, omitting most of Lewis’s science.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Public companies are prohibited by law from misrepresenting or omitting information to investors, which could amount to securities fraud.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 2 June 2026
At first, Iwamasa had lied to police, omitting ketamine from the list of medications Perry was using, and saying nothing about his injections.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Most issues stem from rushing and omitting key info, especially when financial records aren’t clear or coverage doesn’t meet the requirements.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026
The children’s books, which largely attribute poverty in Vietnam to its communist government, also simplify history to play up communist aggression in the civil war—while omitting the extensive role that the United States military played in the conflict.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 May 2026
But, the final cut that made it to theaters is instead one that ends in 1988, omitting any mention of the singer's troubling history.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Even small errors like misreporting income, omitting a creditor or undervaluing property can lead to delays, dismissed cases or even accusations of fraud.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Biddle had simplified his History, omitting most of Lewis’s science.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omitting
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Even remakes and adaptations of centuries-old novels are kept away from prying eyes, forgetting that everybody can look up the ending of every story ever told on Wikipedia.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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The problem with ‘unforgiveness’ Forgiveness is not about excusing harm or forgetting it.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The Biden administration determined that Southwest had violated the law by failing to help customers who were stranded in airports and hotels, leaving many of them to scramble for other flights.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Dec. 2025
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Duke got the ball first and went for a fourth-and-goal at the 1 after failing to score from the 1 on three previous attempts.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Dec. 2025
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On Tuesday, while the spotlight unfortunately found outfielder Jo Adell when a home run bounced off his head, the Angels attracted little attention for the fundamental mistakes of neglecting to cover third base on one play and second base on another.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The organizations that struggle will be the ones that chase technical sophistication while neglecting the people who apply it.—
Usman Shuja,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Omitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omitting. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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