missed

verb

past tense of miss
1
as in skipped
to fail to attend had to miss work for a week because of the flu

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2
as in misunderstood
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of I think you're missing the point

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3
as in failed
to be unsuccessful everyone knows that most of the new television series will miss and be gone before anyone notices

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Recent Examples of missed And Giants kicker Dominic Zvada, who missed three field goals in the contest, missed a 46-yard attempt on the opening overtime drive. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 However, the couple missed each other, and Sarah began staying over at Len’s more often. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026 But just in case anyone missed that, episode two rings the same bell again and again, through different characters. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 Equity revenues came in above expectations, while revenues from its investment banking arm missed estimates. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier missed the game because of a lower-body injury and is day-to-day. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Miami Shores Country Club missed the Friday dinner rush, but the restaurant at 10000 Biscayne Blvd. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 Mevis missed a 50-yard field-goal attempt in the first half, and a had potential 48-yard game-winning field-goal attempt blocked in overtime. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 McLaurin missed the Week 4 game, when the Commanders were forced to go with a third-string quarterback, but with Daniels on the mend, this should be a bounce-back spot for the team in Week 5. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missed
  1. skipped
  2. misunderstood
  3. failed
  4. collapsed
  5. flopped
  6. struggled
  7. folded
Verb
  • Before the pandemic, some properties even offered loyalty points or complimentary items to guests who skipped housekeeping during their stay.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Even before the pandemic, some properties offered loyalty points or complimentary items to guests who skipped housekeeping.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of skipped
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  • Reward prediction error reflects a discrepancy in the outcome or goal and, in the NVA system, can indicate that the AI has misunderstood what the person ultimately wanted.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Mangione's attorneys then fired back Monday in a response to the DA's office's letter, saying prosecutors had misunderstood their position.
    — Greg Wehner , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of misunderstood
Verb
  • Several lawmakers tried to crack down on immigration during the 2026 legislative session, but all but one bill failed to cross the finish line.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Stevenson set about interviewing locals about why the mine had failed.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of failed
Verb
  • Eons ago a star up to 30 times the mass of our sun collapsed and perished, forming a black hole.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • After reaching a grassy area between the lot and East Seminary Drive, Holt collapsed.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of collapsed
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  • The notorious Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker seems to be hitting pause after the group’s newest effort to rake in funds appears to have flopped.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Meta’s previous efforts in this space and its big bet on the metaverse have largely flopped, but the company is convinced things will be different this time.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of flopped
Verb
  • Advertisement Ramaswamy has also struggled to navigate his identity as a Hindu and the son of immigrants from India in the modern GOP.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • After the raid, his daughter struggled with recurring nightmares, the lawsuit said.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of struggled
Verb
  • After a weak showing in Iowa, Ramaswamy ended his campaign and quickly folded into the broader MAGA-verse.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The tables were draped in salmon-pink tablecloths and ringed with bright red chairs, and each plate had a napkin folded into a swan.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of folded

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“Missed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missed. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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