as in forgetting
to miss the opportunity or obligation
you must not omit mentioning the sources you used in researching your paper
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Recent Examples of omitting
But, the final cut that made it to theaters is instead one that ends in 1988, omitting any mention of the singer's troubling history.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Even small errors like misreporting income, omitting a creditor or undervaluing property can lead to delays, dismissed cases or even accusations of fraud.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Biddle had simplified his History, omitting most of Lewis’s science.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
In his argument, Bertocchi said witnesses at trial testified ComEd was not interested in listing subcontractor payments in records and the defendants should not have been convicted of falsifying records by simply omitting them.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
No one wants to be a part of history that risks omitting obvious stellar choices like Cunningham, Wembanyama and Edwards from recognition.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Charles Anthony Nelson, 44, was convicted of misconduct of a public officer by making false documents, a gross misdemeanor, for intentionally omitting the calls in his report of the 2022 incident.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
The drawings show mature trees along a central walkway, omitting buildings on both sides, blocking out the sun.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Apple, meanwhile, is expected to bring MagSafe charging to the iPhone 17e after omitting it from the 16e.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Even small errors like misreporting income, omitting a creditor or undervaluing property can lead to delays, dismissed cases or even accusations of fraud.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Biddle had simplified his History, omitting most of Lewis’s science.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
In his argument, Bertocchi said witnesses at trial testified ComEd was not interested in listing subcontractor payments in records and the defendants should not have been convicted of falsifying records by simply omitting them.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
No one wants to be a part of history that risks omitting obvious stellar choices like Cunningham, Wembanyama and Edwards from recognition.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Charles Anthony Nelson, 44, was convicted of misconduct of a public officer by making false documents, a gross misdemeanor, for intentionally omitting the calls in his report of the 2022 incident.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
The drawings show mature trees along a central walkway, omitting buildings on both sides, blocking out the sun.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Apple, meanwhile, is expected to bring MagSafe charging to the iPhone 17e after omitting it from the 16e.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omitting
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The bank wants her descendants to stop forgetting it.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kudrow, who starred as the free-spirited Phoebe Buffay, said the writers reprimanded the cast for forgetting lines and spent their off-hours fantasizing about her female co-stars.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs have made it through two days — and three rounds — of the 2026 NFL Draft while failing to address a major part of the team.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Now Durnell is at the center of a Supreme Court case to be argued on April 27 that tackles whether Monsanto can be sued for failing to warn of cancer risks from glyphosate.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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People typically focus on large pieces of furniture during a move, but neglecting smaller kitchen items can derail what would otherwise be a smooth move.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Shultz felt that neglecting those relationships, like neglecting one’s garden, will grow weeds.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Omitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omitting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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