leaving (out)

verb

present participle of leave (out)
as in missing out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaving (out)
  1. excluding
  2. omitting
  3. preventing
Verb
  • That's the lowest level in 50 years, excluding the Covid era.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023, youngsters between the ages of 9 and 12 averaged six hours a day excluding school.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of excluding
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  • Trying to disinherit someone simply by omitting them from the will could backfire.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Much like whiteness itself, America can only admire its virtues by strategically omitting most of its own history.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of omitting
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  • The ability to monitor and identify unwanted behavior by AI agents in real-time or near real-time is critical to preventing another breach like this—perhaps one with even more serious consequences, such as an attack on a bank or hospital.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Leaving the coil uninsulated allows heat and excess current to bypass hot spots, preventing damage and keeping the system stable.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of preventing
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“Leaving (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaving%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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