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
Verb
  • The retail sales data excludes automotive purchases.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This excludes revenue from any financial arrangements for soundtracks from Christmas TV specials, which are likely lucrative, according to Billboard.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of excludes
Verb
  • These baking sheets also typically have a rim around the edges, which prevents items from sliding off.
    Molly Allen, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Research shows that using your phone prevents you from fully focusing on the present moment and has negative effects on relationships when used in social situations.
    Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of prevents
Verb
  • Current Indiana law prohibits transgender girls in K-12 schools from competing in sports based on gender identity.
    Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
  • California business groups have sued to stop the state from implementing a new law that prohibits companies from ordering workers to attend meetings on unionization and other matters.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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 15 Jan. 2025.

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