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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Thousands more have been wounded or are missing, police say.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
He said the mother said guns were missing and that her son left with a companion wearing camouflage outfits.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The Southampton forward has enjoyed a superb 2026 since missing a huge chunk of the first-half of the season with a hamstring injury.
From BBC • May 18, 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
After that, Clare had spent many days searching the woods for his missing companion, calling his name, even venturing so close to the human road that he could feel the unsettling whoosh of cars.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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