LEAVE (OUT) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

leave (out)

verb

Definition of leave (out)

as in to miss out

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According to camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest price it's been at, so don't miss out!

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
The Orion, a 10-room property in Fairbanks, Alaska, opened in February with a dedicated viewing lodge and an in-room aurora notification system to make sure no guests miss out.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Definition of miss out

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How to avoid a mosquito bite The best way to prevent infection is to stop mosquitoes from breeding around your home and avoid getting bit.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The Cohesion 18 sneakers are outfitted with a thick, supportive sole that absorbs impact and offers stability, a rubber outsole for traction, and a sockliner to prevent friction burn and blisters.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of prevent

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Any change to the City Charter would not preclude the council from scheduling additional special meetings.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
But this divine similarity evidently did nothing to preclude slavery, patriarchy, and the many other social hierarchies depicted elsewhere in the Bible.

— Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

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