leave out

phrasal verb

left out; leaving out; leaves out

: to not include or mention (someone or something)

The movie leaves a lot out of the story.

Did everyone get a piece of cake? I don't want to leave anyone out.

They always leave her out of the conversation.

Examples of leave out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to an Encinitas Union School District press release, the bill aims to ensure new and renovated playgrounds meet accessibility needs and create spaces where everyone can play and no one is left out. —Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025

That's despite saying a day earlier that Democrats would not help Republicans with this measure because Democrats were left out of negotiations. —Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025

And experts and casual readers alike loved how Feinstein didn't leave out a single detail about how Knight went about coaching his players during a season with an NCAA Tournament appearance but not a national championship. —Scott Thompson, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025

The big picture: More broadly, Democrats also argued the measure leaves out specific instructions on spending and gives too much leeway to the Trump administration and Elon Musk. —Peter Sullivan, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for leave out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout