omit
verb (used with object)
to leave out; fail to include or mention.
omitting
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present participleof omit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But reducing or omitting speech from a movie’s audio tracks forces viewers to give the screen their full attention, which Netflix and other streaming services assume is a lost cause in the second-screen era.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
At The Oval, England played an extra batter, cutting their attack and omitting spinner Shoaib Bashir - have his short-term prospects just taken a hit?
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The last time sales were that weak was in 2014, omitting the COVID-19 pandemic era.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
According to the lawsuit and subsequent discovery, they doctored a 911 report, stating that the call was unfounded and that no suspect was identified, omitting Williams’ identity.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
Luce published it in his collected works, omitting my name.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
