as in to forget
to miss the opportunity or obligation
you must not omit mentioning the sources you used in researching your paper
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Recent Examples of omit
Due to a production error, earlier versions of this page omitted the Democratic contest for House of Delegates in District 36.
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Baltimore Sun Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
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.
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Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.d,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The former vice president focused on the debates that defined the country's founding and its ramifications on the present-day United States, omitting details about her 2024 presidential race.
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Kalia Richardson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Mac edition shows the top five trackers along with other statistics, but omits the breakdown by tracker type.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
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Baltimore Sun Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
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 former vice president focused on the debates that defined the country's founding and its ramifications on the present-day United States, omitting details about her 2024 presidential race.
—
Kalia Richardson,
USA Today,
24 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omit
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Aaron Morris of San Francisco wanted to make sure the match would be one his father, Pancho, would never forget.
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Then, just as suddenly, the din fades away, the focus shifts and the election process is forgotten until the next round of howling protest.
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From 1994 to 2018, Mexico failed to win a World Cup knockout game and, in 2022, failed to advance past the group stage — its worst showing at a World Cup since 1978.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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“Omit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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