as in forgetting
to miss the opportunity or obligation
you must not omit mentioning the sources you used in researching your paper
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Recent Examples of omitting
Officials gave him a letter indicating his brother’s body was used to train anesthesiologists — omitting that the training was held in Kentucky by a for-profit medical education company, details that were spelled out in documents obtained by reporters through public records requests.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
As for your current situation, omitting those women from future outings seems reasonable to Miss Manners.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
These may be omitting detailed safety information.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Some people were oblivious to both hoaxes, and other local newspapers ran the story while omitting the Lyre’s byline.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
By omitting information about repair rights and pollution control systems, Warren alleges that John Deere could be in violation of the Clean Air Act.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
As for your current situation, omitting those women from future outings seems reasonable to Miss Manners.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
These may be omitting detailed safety information.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Some people were oblivious to both hoaxes, and other local newspapers ran the story while omitting the Lyre’s byline.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
By omitting information about repair rights and pollution control systems, Warren alleges that John Deere could be in violation of the Clean Air Act.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for omitting
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Another pitfall is forgetting about the investments that are placed in the IRA.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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She was cast after a previous actress kept forgetting her lines, Cherry says.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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Given the constant demands by wind, solar, and EV company executives for more and more government subsidies to sustain their failing business models, this reality could become disastrous for those rent-seeking industries in the coming years as the era of crony capitalism comes to a close.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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But failing to advance beyond the wild-card round (not to mention losing in infamous or controversial fashion) isn’t what fans had in mind when the front office spoke about building a sustainable contender years ago.—
Kaitlyn McGrath,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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When turnover is low, poor managers blend in with good ones, and even previously effective managers may grow complacent, neglecting employee motivation and productivity.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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While temperatures were unseasonably warm around Christmas time this year, that can sometimes lure individuals into neglecting to prepare properly.—
Laura Lancaster,
Outdoor Life,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Omitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omitting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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