miss
verb (used with object)
to fail to hit or strike.
am missing
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present progressiveof miss (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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I finally realized I am missing the real lesson of this before-and-after exercise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
"Of course I am missing it. I am so happy in America but also thinking one day to come back to the Premier League. It's the most competitive league."
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025
So the only thing I am missing is a home.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2025
“Unfortunately, I am missing tomorrow’s game against Scotland. Wishing the boys all the best. Now treatment and trying to get back asap,” Haaland posted on social media Saturday.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
Harsh words, but her voice is tender and the contradiction is a stony reminder that I am missing something vital.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
