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missing

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verb

present participle of miss
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of missing
Adjective
The body of a Los Angeles firefighter who went missing while off duty last year was found by divers Friday off the coast of Long Beach. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The resulting symptoms include things like cystic acne, unusual hair growth, and, yes, sporadic or missing periods. Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 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 See All Example Sentences for missing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missing
Adjective
  • And even that goal was ultimately decided by Johansson’s lost helmet forcing him out of the play.
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The report said people also seem to be traveling with their pets more and more, with pet accessories being a more common sight in lost luggage.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The bloc of 27 countries published Monday a long list of US products, most of which will be subject to additional customs duties of 25% absent an agreement with the US.
    Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Songs from her 2013 album Artpop, Joanne from 2016, 2020’s Chromatica and Harlequin from last year were noticeably absent.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $396,900.
    Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
  • After lobbying for more LGBTQ+ representation on the reality competition show in his capacity as a producer, this season’s set of winners included two out contestants.
    James Factora, Them., 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • When Joao Pedro put Brighton 1-0 up from the penalty spot just after the half-hour, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men had conceded 22 goals without reply and the away supporters were sensing familiar dark emotions.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Throw in a tight scoreline, some inconsistent officiating at times and a chock-full away fan section that stood up singing the entire night, and things were bound to get chippy.
    Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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