misses out

Definition of misses outnext
present tense third-person singular of miss out, British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misses out
Verb
  • This definition excludes some workers covered by state or labor contract mandates.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The deal excludes Unilever’s food business in India, Nepal and Portugal.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • This removes debounce delay, prevents mechanical wear, and eliminates issues like accidental double-clicking.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son’s birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son’s birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Misses out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misses%20out. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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