miss

Definition for miss

noun as in failure

Strong matches

absence, blunder, default, defect, error, fault, loss, mishap, mistake, omission, oversight, slip, want

verb as in fail, make a mistake

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blow, blunder, botch, disregard, drop, err, flub, forget, fumble, ignore, juggle, lose, miscarry, misfire, mislay, misplace, muff, neglect, omit, overlook, overshoot, skip, slight, slip, trip, undershoot

Weak matches

be late for, drop the ball, fall flat on face, fall short, let go, let slip, pass over, pass up, trip up

verb as in want; feel a loss

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crave, desire, long, need, pine, wish, yearn

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It’s a sad day and I will really miss listening to him.”

From Los Angeles Times

Over the summer, medical clinics in Los Angeles reported a similar trend of missed and cancelled appointments when raids started escalating there.

From Los Angeles Times

Moyes revealed Grealish had missed training during the week because of a minor injury, adding: "He has had to miss the odd day of training but he is doing a lot of good things."

From BBC

It said a further 375 had been imprisoned, while 70 others were missing.

From BBC

What I’m not gonna miss is working out, getting ready for the season, all the hours you’ve got to put in.

From Los Angeles Times

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