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miss out

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

Example Sentences

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From The Wall Street Journal

"Obviously it was frustrating to miss out in Barcelona," Albon, 29, told AFP on Wednesday.

From Barron's

"Top athletes in all sports have a fierce winning mentality and it's fascinating to gauge their reactions when they just miss out," he said.

From Barron's

Arsenal miss out on the chance to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League in a thrilling 1-1 draw at Brentford.

From BBC

Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on a podium finish in the figure skating ice dance event, after a disappointing performance in their free dance routine at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

From BBC

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