1
as in skipped
to fail to attend
had to miss work for a week because of the flu
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2
as in misunderstood
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
I think you're missing the point
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3
as in failed
to be unsuccessful
everyone knows that most of the new television series will miss and be gone before anyone notices
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Recent Examples of missed
Collins missed at the other end, and Denver’s Bruce Brown hit a pair of free throws to extend the advantage to 13 points.
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Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
George had surgery in July on his left knee after he was injured during a workout and missed the first 12 games of this season.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
George Bailey is sorely missed.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
She was shattered by thoughts of all the father-and-son moments Carlos and Alessandro had missed — things like girlfriend issues.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Once missed, the window is gone, and the purchase is often skipped.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
All of the Nuggets’ starters, save for Jamal Murray, have missed significant time this season.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Yankees are also expected to get Gerrit Cole back after the future Hall of Famer missed the entire season due to Tommy John surgery.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
He was missed — especially vocally — since Gill’s angelic voice does not, in any way shape or form, resemble Walsh’s charmingly out-of-pitch squawk-talk style.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2026
Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
George had surgery in July on his left knee after he was injured during a workout and missed the first 12 games of this season.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
George Bailey is sorely missed.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
She was shattered by thoughts of all the father-and-son moments Carlos and Alessandro had missed — things like girlfriend issues.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Once missed, the window is gone, and the purchase is often skipped.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
All of the Nuggets’ starters, save for Jamal Murray, have missed significant time this season.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Yankees are also expected to get Gerrit Cole back after the future Hall of Famer missed the entire season due to Tommy John surgery.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
He was missed — especially vocally — since Gill’s angelic voice does not, in any way shape or form, resemble Walsh’s charmingly out-of-pitch squawk-talk style.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missed
Verb
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If Engstrand had stayed while maintaining his title of offensive coordinator, the Jets could have skipped the interview process required for offensive and defensive coordinators.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Brightline skipped an interest payment on a different series of bonds.—
Tom Hudson,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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So both sides have misunderstood his constituency.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many patients are surprised to learn that watery eyes can actually be a sign of dryness, a common but frequently misunderstood symptom.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the third lawsuit, a federal judge in Miami last summer ordered the facility to wind down operations over two months because officials had failed to do a review of the detention center's environmental impact.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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But shares slid Wednesday evening as Azure failed to deliver meaningful growth upside.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Photo by Anne Arundel County Fire Department In Harford County, crews rescued four cows, a bull and a horse after a barn collapsed.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sutton said Minneapolis policing has collapsed since the 2020 unrest, noting the city is authorized for about 900 officers but now has roughly 550, with only around 265 patrol officers available to police the entire city.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But within a day, the entire hypothesis flopped.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Before us, in a curtain of matte black against the vibrant green, a beautiful, enormous silverback lays flopped on his back surrounded by eight gorillas of all ages wrestling around him.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So far, though, the Swedish striker has struggled to consistently reach the level expected of him with Gabriel Jesus too injury-prone to be counted on over the course of a full season.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Multiple royal watchers have claimed the prince has struggled to move beyond the fallout of his dramatic exit from royal life six years ago, citing professional setbacks and lingering personal tensions.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In some cases, the philtrum is so long that the red of the lip has folded under, completely concealing the top teeth when the mouth is neutral or even when smiling.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some genuinely funny moments emerge from the collision of Hollywood humdrum and superhero absurdity, as if The Studio had been folded lightly into the MCU, a sensibility that reflects Guest’s comedy pedigree on Community and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Missed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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