missing
Americanadjective
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absent, not found, or lost.
a missing person.
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lacking.
Something is missing in this relationship.
idioms
adjective
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not present; absent or lost
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not able to be traced and not known to be dead
nine men were missing after the attack
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to become lost or disappear
Etymology
Origin of missing
Example Sentences
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The four missing divers were eventually found by Finnish divers on Monday in the chamber of the cave furthest from the entrance.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
They achieved this despite repeated tests to their squad depth, with four players, including captain Zoe Stratford, absent because of pregnancy and more than a dozen players missing matches through injury.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
After missing so much time in recent years with injuries to his back, his knee, his wrist and his calf, he’s just happy to be contributing again.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
The Jalisco state government lists more than 16,000 reports of missing people — the most of any Mexican state.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
“Why wouldn’t I be? We have the missing page! Come on.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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