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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Missing the mark poses a serious credibility issue for the central bank.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
A year on from her disappearance Larissa, also known as Lara, told the BBC's Reported Missing programme: "When somebody asks for help, you don't say 'maybe later', you've got to do it now."
From BBC • May 27, 2026
He has spent the past year building the scaffolding of accountability: a National Commission for Transitional Justice established by decree last May, a Commission for the Missing that names transitional justice as a priority.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Missing the tournament once again would be crushing, but if that happens, he’ll get over it, he promised.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
He wished he had drawn a “Find the Missing Books” card instead.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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