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as in lost
no longer possessed
the missing socks turned up in the dog's special hiding place
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2
as in absent
not present or in evidence
any sense of how real people talk and act is missing from this novel
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as in skipping
to fail to attend
had to miss work for a week because of the flu
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as in misunderstanding
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
I think you're missing the point
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as in failing
to be unsuccessful
everyone knows that most of the new television series will miss and be gone before anyone notices
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Recent Examples of missing
Peyton Haug, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
The Forum first reported that a dozen children had gone missing since late July, though some have either been located or are no longer in the registry.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That’s because Heat forward Andrew Wiggins will make his return in Wednesday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls at United Center after missing the past six games because of right hamstring tendinopathy.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
According to the state’s missing persons website, 18 of the 30 people who have gone missing in North Dakota since the start of 2025 are children or teens.
—Peyton Haug, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
The Forum first reported that a dozen children had gone missing since late July, though some have either been located or are no longer in the registry.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Stewart went scoreless, missing his only shot attempt, had a rebound, an assist and a block.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That’s because Heat forward Andrew Wiggins will make his return in Wednesday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls at United Center after missing the past six games because of right hamstring tendinopathy.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for missing
Adjective
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Sunglasses and water bottles were strung out around campus during the chaos, leaving a crowded, makeshift lost and found table.—
Shane Brennan,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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At present, though, the most likely genuine challengers to Sinner and Alcaraz would appear to be the players younger than them rather than the lost boys of men’s tennis.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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As Hit Me Hard and Soft soars, the full-length that introduced Eilish to millions of people around the world returns to multiple tallies after being absent just days ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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There are also concerns about bias, a new cohort of progressive journalists who are part of an out-of-touch media elite, relentlessly negative coverage, and incessant scandal and celebrity stories.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Contreras and Megill were both jubilant in their celebrations following the out call by home plate umpire Will Little, who both yelled and fist-pumped.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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One issue that is rarely mentioned involves the potential harsh blowback that heavy drinkers might experience when suddenly skipping alcohol for a full month.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The crawl from one to the other matters as much as the enlightenment itself—skipping the charnel grounds isn’t an option.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2025
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Having no willingness to pay Tucker and failing to approach pending free agent Framber Valdez this spring about an extension is more emblematic of how the Astros have always conducted business.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Millsap school board unanimously accepted the resignation of Superintendent Edie Martin, who was recently arrested and faces a charge related to failing to report abuse of special education students.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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So many firsts, gone, charred to ash, just remnants of an area that once represented Black prosperity and joy.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
3 Oct. 2024
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His first exposure to the sport’s elite was via VHS tapes played by his teams’ coaches on bus trips to away games, often recordings of matches from past World Cups.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Significant variation results from the away games the athletes play.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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This pre-dates the casual fashions that would take hold during the 1960s, eventually collapsing traditional dressiness by the 1970s, making Sumbariners and GMT Masters the thing to wear.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse On March 26, a container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, collapsing the bridge and killing six construction workers who were filling potholes on the span.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Missing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missing. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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