leave (out)

verb

Definition of leave (out)next
as in to miss out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave (out)
  1. miss out
  2. exclude
  3. prevent
  4. omit
  5. preclude
Verb
  • On the play after the penalty, Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson threw an interception in the end zone, and the Steelers missed out on a chance to cut into the lead.
    Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
  • What’s striking when picking this team is the omission of any Manchester City players — with Haaland the only one who can count himself unlucky to miss out.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of miss out
Verb
  • Over Russian Gas Transit Discussions of a new gas deal were reportedly underway in November, which would keep Ukraine as part of the transport route but exclude Russia as the gas provider.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Two years later, when Napoli failed to secure a big-money sale for Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray offered the Nigerian a loan deal at the eleventh hour when Antonio Conte excluded him from the Azzurri's Serie A squad list following a long dispute with the player's agent.
    David Ferrini, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of exclude
Verb
  • Some communities even use them to prevent beach erosion or create wildlife habitats.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Those of you who wish to retain your data must act promptly to prevent permanent loss.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of prevent
Verb
  • Despite its stat rankings, the unit was omitted from the first-team All-Big Ten voting by conference coaches, a series of omissions that Ducks defenders viewed as a blatant sign of disrespect.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Note: If preparing with blue cheese, omit the chives, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of omit
Verb
  • The present government claims Jewish sovereignty over the whole Land of Israel which includes the West Bank and therefore precludes an independent Palestinian state.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • First, gender bias (whether intentional or not) can preclude women from learning about networking opportunities that can open the door to higher-level positions.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of preclude
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Thesaurus Entries Near leave (out)

leave off

leave (out)

leaver

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“Leave (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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