left (out)

verb

Definition of left (out)next
past tense of leave (out)
as in missed out

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  1. excluded
  2. omitted
  3. prevented
  4. prohibited
Verb
  • Some routes are excluded from the deal, including flights to Phoenix from Atlanta, Dallas and Detroit.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In the same way solar developers insist federal officials have excluded ideal spots to build, conservationists swear the Biden administration is planning to sell off some of the nation’s most ecologically sensitive acreage.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of excluded
Verb
  • The country music vet sat down with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM's Andy Cohen Live where he was asked about his feelings on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter being omitted from the 2024 nominees list.
    Jade Gomez, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Both the initial report and one filed 10 days later omitted the information about the dragging.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of omitted
Verb
  • Lake, for example, lamented not making an adjustment that might have resulted in an interception or prevented San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings from making a spectacular catch in the second game of the season.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But on Thursday, in a surprise ruling, the court vacated the temporary restraining order that had prevented the Education Department from moving forward with the loan forgiveness plan.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of prevented
Verb
  • If the Legislature does not vote to continue the emergency declaration, the governor would be prohibited from declaring another emergency based on the same conditions.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Local bans on psychedelic are prohibited by law.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of prohibited
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“Left (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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