1
as in lost
no longer possessed
the missing socks turned up in the dog's special hiding place
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2
as in absent
not present or in evidence
any sense of how real people talk and act is missing from this novel
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as in skipping
to fail to attend
had to miss work for a week because of the flu
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2
as in misunderstanding
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
I think you're missing the point
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3
as in failing
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 missing
Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Other popular characters are largely missing in action too, including the fan-favorite Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, although they’re clearly being lined up for what comes next.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Some grayish pieces—likely darkened by smoke—are original; lighter plaster prosthetics fill in missing places.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Milwaukee police have located the critically missing 83-year-old woman.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Other popular characters are largely missing in action too, including the fan-favorite Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, although they’re clearly being lined up for what comes next.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Shrader got a second chance to attempt the field goal after missing a 60-yard try on the previous play where Broncos linebacker Dondrea Tillman was flagged for a 15-yard personal-foul leverage penalty.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Some grayish pieces—likely darkened by smoke—are original; lighter plaster prosthetics fill in missing places.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missing
Adjective
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Under captain Eric Brown, the GB&I team was even instructed not to help opponents search for lost balls.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The show is set in a boarding house in 1911, where a man arrives in search of his lost wife.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Europa Press via Getty Images FC Barcelona phenomenon Lamine Yamal was absent from training on Saturday, as reported by a number of reliable outlets including RAC1.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In August, the planning and zoning committee amended the proposal to include conditional use permit and licensing requirements that were previously absent, said Councilman Andrew Owen, who co-sponsored the legislation and chairs the committee.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On second-and-goal from the 6-yard line, Prescott found Pickens on a quick out route that just reached over the end zone for the go-ahead score.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Sep. 2025
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Payton needs to out-coach Shane Steichen.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Almost skipping back towards the drumkit, Townshend came racing back to the mic ahead of a bluesy late interlude on stage in the Windy City, the home of the electrified artform.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Consider skipping the drive-thru and, instead, grab the items to make on your own pumpkin spice cold foam.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The same kind of misunderstanding speckles the discourse around Live Laugh Love, his stellar new album.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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Common mistakes include misunderstanding your industry's dress code and its subtleties, wearing clothing that doesn't suit your body shape, or choosing silhouettes and colors that distract rather than support a confident presence.—
Stephanie Coughlan,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Civil rights leaders criticized the federal government at the time for failing to prioritize equitable access in communities of color.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The new glue has impressive properties, including its ability to withstand significant forces before failing.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By reprogramming ordinary cells—like skin fibroblasts—into stem cells, scientists hope to create eggs and sperm from individuals long gone.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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So many firsts, gone, charred to ash, just remnants of an area that once represented Black prosperity and joy.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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That is not to say that his coverage abilities are in any way lacking, but the Jaguars might see more value in Hunter catching passes to start.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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It can be used to crudely express boredom, annoyance or to signal that something is self-indulgent or lacking purpose.—
Sofi Zeman
August 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Missing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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