leaves (out)

verb

Definition of leaves (out)next
present tense third-person singular of leave (out)
as in misses out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaves (out)
  1. excludes
  2. prevents
  3. prohibits
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  • Most people are familiar with the vegetarian diet, which excludes all animal meats, such as beef, poultry, seafood, lamb, pork, and wild game meat.
    Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The current state mandate, more than 30 years old, requires group insurers to offer coverage for fertility treatment but excludes IVF.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of excludes
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  • If kept upright when the upper panel opens, the bottom tailgate prevents cargo from rolling out.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That effectively prevents any potential findings by regulators from being used as evidence in Whiting's criminal case.
    Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of prevents
Verb
  • In 2024, Illinois passed HB 3773, which prohibits the use of AI in employment decisions that result in discriminatory outcomes, even if unintentional.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Michigan law specifically prohibits voters from spoiling their absentee ballots on Election Day.
    Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of prohibits
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Thesaurus Entries Near leaves (out)

leaves off

leaves (out)

leave-taking

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“Leaves (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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