misses out

verb

present tense third-person singular of miss out, British
as in leaves (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misses out
  1. excludes
  2. prevents
  3. omits
Verb
  • The offer excludes Steak & Cheese Melts and Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket subs, according to the company.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Rheinmetall values excludes frame and utilization nomination.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of excludes
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  • This layer prevents water, nutrients, and air from reaching the roots.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • This method prevents the stalk from snapping off and offers support both above and below the soil.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Definition of prevents
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  • While exploring leader Maurice White's triumphs and conflicts, the film limits or omits crucial voices such as Clive Davis, Al McKay, and Larry Dunn.
    — Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The Mac edition shows the top five trackers along with other statistics, but omits the breakdown by tracker type.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
Definition of omits
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“Misses out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misses%20out. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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