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
Netflix last quarter began omitting subscriber numbers from its quarterly reports, saying that other metrics offer a better picture of financial performance.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Vigil's lawyer claimed misleading evidence was presented to the grand jury, omitting details suggesting his innocence.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Unfortunately, the sections of Douglass’s speech lauding American principles had been omitted.
—Frederic J. Fransen, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
During his last presidency, Trump supported policies to investigate citizenship cases to see if people lied or omitted facts.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Vigil's lawyer claimed misleading evidence was presented to the grand jury, omitting details suggesting his innocence.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Unfortunately, the sections of Douglass’s speech lauding American principles had been omitted.
—Frederic J. Fransen, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
During his last presidency, Trump supported policies to investigate citizenship cases to see if people lied or omitted facts.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omit
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And who wants an inefficient clean? While floors need cleaning frequently, don’t forget about other areas of your home that could use a good cleaning.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Investors forget to buy low No one is forcing anyone to purchase expensive stocks.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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In 2022, Lenn Catley's heart began to fail because of amyloidosis, a buildup of proteins from his liver that attacked his heart.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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McKinsey & Company revealed in 2017 that 40-50% of new leaders fail within their first 18 months, despite following textbook transition plans.—
Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Omit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omit. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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