missed out; missing out; misses out
1
: to lose an opportunity : to be unable to have or enjoy something
Too bad you couldn't come. You really missed out.
—often used with onmissed out on a good time
2
British
: to leave out : omit
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Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Despite Bilodeau’s absence, the Bruins are back in the second round for the second straight tournament after missing out in 2024.
—Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Under comical and combustible Cronin, the Bruins are back in the second round for the second straight tournament after missing out in 2024.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Chelsea’s Reece James misses out through injury.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Those across-the-board numbers are a big reason why Jefferson was a second-team AP All-American this season, missing out on the first team by a single point in voting.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Despite Bilodeau’s absence, the Bruins are back in the second round for the second straight tournament after missing out in 2024.
—Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Under comical and combustible Cronin, the Bruins are back in the second round for the second straight tournament after missing out in 2024.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Chelsea’s Reece James misses out through injury.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Missout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missout. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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