1
as in skips
to fail to attend
had to miss work for a week because of the flu
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2
as in misunderstands
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
I think you're missing the point
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as in fails
to be unsuccessful
everyone knows that most of the new television series will miss and be gone before anyone notices
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1
as in girls
a female person who has not yet reached adulthood
a talented young miss who wants to become a writer
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as in maidens
a young unmarried woman
you should ask that young miss if she would like to dance
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as in disasters
something that has failed
a television season with far fewer hits than misses
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Recent Examples of misses
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Use Airtable to track client progress, then set up an automation in Zapier to alert you when a client misses two sessions in a row or stops completing tasks.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The mom of two never misses a moment to celebrate her children.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
New Orleans has lost nine of its last 10 games, and if Missi misses any significant time, things could get even more dreary for the struggling franchise.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
If this team misses the postseason, massive changes are likely in store this offseason.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Luka Garza — who figures to enter the rotation if Randle misses extended time — had 16 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
Anyone who misses Sheldon’s dad will be able to get a quick fix this season on Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Aviation officials, union leaders and safety experts testified before a Senate Commerce subcommittee that November about a spate of runway near-misses that year.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
But what happens when a broadcasting channel misses the most crucial part of the action?
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Use Airtable to track client progress, then set up an automation in Zapier to alert you when a client misses two sessions in a row or stops completing tasks.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The mom of two never misses a moment to celebrate her children.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
New Orleans has lost nine of its last 10 games, and if Missi misses any significant time, things could get even more dreary for the struggling franchise.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
If this team misses the postseason, massive changes are likely in store this offseason.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Luka Garza — who figures to enter the rotation if Randle misses extended time — had 16 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
Anyone who misses Sheldon’s dad will be able to get a quick fix this season on Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Aviation officials, union leaders and safety experts testified before a Senate Commerce subcommittee that November about a spate of runway near-misses that year.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misses
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All three would probably be gone if the club fails to reach the top four.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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If all of that fails to convert anyone into a Gene Kloss fan, lastly, there’s this.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The next 12 months will determine whether the music industry thrives or collapses under the weight of AI.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The bailiff then fires at least six shots and Butler collapses on the ground.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Detroit Free Press,
27 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the jail struggles to provide adequate food, and unsanitary food distribution practices have left detainees vulnerable to malnutrition, pest infestations and other harms.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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But Moore sometimes struggles to take responsibility in the way expected of leaders.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Misses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misses. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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