ELISIONS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

elisions

noun

plural of elision

as in omissions

something left out unfortunately, when the book was condensed, some of the elisions rendered major plot developments incomprehensible

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Recent Examples of elisions Unsigned elisions, contractions. — Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Professional liability, also called errors and omissions insurance, can pay legal fees and damages when a client says your service cost them money.

— Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Errors and Omissions Coverage Errors & omissions coverage, also known as professional liability insurance, is another area that Fuchtman frequently sees small business owners overlook.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of omissions

Noun

And while authorities tried to quell protests against the voter revision deletions in October, Shah described those opposing the voter revision as protecting infiltrators.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
The commission, the constitutional body responsible for overseeing elections, says the deletions include people who have died, moved, registered more than once, or could not be traced.

— Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026

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