Definitions

miss out

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omit v.
skip v.

VERB

omit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bypass delete discard disregard edit eliminate ignore neglect overlook prohibit skip withhold

STRONG

bar cancel cut dismiss drop evade except fail miss preclude reject repudiate slight snip trim void

WEAK

X out blink at cast aside count out cut out knock off leave out leave undone let go let slide overpass pass by pass over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attend heed keep look at note notice pay attention regard respect

STRONG

accept admit allow approve permit sanction succeed

WEAK

add enter include inject insert remember

VERB

skip

Synonyms

STRONGEST

escape eschew pass up

STRONG

cut desert disregard flee neglect omit slip split

WEAK

leave out pass over play hooky run away skim over

Antonyms

STRONG

stay

WEAK

face meet take on

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miss out

Then the former owners miss out on a big rebound.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The injury, which he suffered last month on the race's eighth stage, means the Slovenian will miss out on the chance to defend his title at the upcoming World Championships.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

As a result, they miss out on early interventions that can help neurodivergent children navigate challenging environments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Earning money means she can go out and socialize, but she said she did miss out on the fun of the college campus lifestyle as an apprentice—and the long school breaks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

Even though the dinner is for Janae, it’s possible she could miss out on the food too.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

miss out

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