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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Comparable sales rose 0.6%, missing analysts’ forecast of 0.8%.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
The bodies of four Italian divers who went missing during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been located, officials have confirmed to the BBC.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
“You missing practice. It’s not like you. And you haven’t been to the marina in weeks.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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