Missing
adjective
Something or someone that cannot be found or does not exist.
There is one piece missing from this jigsaw puzzle.
Often appears as...
- go missing
- missing person
adjective
Not present or included when it should be.
There are missing entries in the report.
Often appears as...
- missing data
- missing entries
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
An item not able to be found.
The police has a list of the missing.
Often appears as...
- the missing
- missing persons list
verb
Fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with.
He shot at the bird but missed.
Often appears as...
- miss the target
- miss the mark
adjective
Something or someone that cannot be found or does not exist.
There is one piece missing from this jigsaw puzzle.
Often appears as...
- go missing
- missing person
adjective
Not present or included when it should be.
There are missing entries in the report.
Often appears as...
- missing data
- missing entries
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
An item not able to be found.
The police has a list of the missing.
Often appears as...
- the missing
- missing persons list
verb
Fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with.
He shot at the bird but missed.
Often appears as...
- miss the target
- miss the mark
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Absence
Reflects the physical absence of items or people in real life scenarios.
Kevin checked his backpack and realized his wallet was missing.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Can imply feelings of loss, urgency or importance regarding the absent element.
After moving away, she felt there was something missing in her life.
Pro Tip 3/3Invisible Presence
Suggests something should be there but can't be seen or is hidden.
They looked happy, but joy was missing from their smiles.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Absence
Reflects the physical absence of items or people in real life scenarios.
Kevin checked his backpack and realized his wallet was missing.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Can imply feelings of loss, urgency or importance regarding the absent element.
After moving away, she felt there was something missing in her life.
Pro Tip 3/3Invisible Presence
Suggests something should be there but can't be seen or is hidden.
They looked happy, but joy was missing from their smiles.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Absence
Reflects the physical absence of items or people in real life scenarios.
Kevin checked his backpack and realized his wallet was missing.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Can imply feelings of loss, urgency or importance regarding the absent element.
After moving away, she felt there was something missing in her life.
Pro Tip 3/3Invisible Presence
Suggests something should be there but can't be seen or is hidden.
They looked happy, but joy was missing from their smiles.
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When to use apostrophes...
Otherwise, contractions are pretty straightforward. The apostrophe stands in for missing letters, and lets common phrases squash into a single word. In rare cases, you can have a double contraction, though those generally aren't accepted in writing, with the exception of dialogue.
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A message of peace, hope...
missing and I would say where you getting your information from because if it's the mainstream I'd like to tell you that in the range that the mainstream was suffering from a serious strain of you know I would say an easier as far as the truth is concerned it would it will
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How do we study the...
So by observing how much light is missing at these characteristic wavelengths, we can tell not only what elements are in the Sun's atmosphere, but even their concentrations. And the same idea can be applied to study other stars. Make a spectral rainbow, see what's missing,
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Is it possible to create...
because according to the current theories, the quantum fluctuations in the vacuum of space ought to have 120 orders of magnitude more energy than we observe. Solving the mystery of that missing energy may entirely rewrite our understanding of physics and the universe.
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How does the Nobel Peace...
has been interpreted as an attempt to respectfully honor the so-called missing laureate. As with the other Nobel Prizes, the Peace Prize can't be awarded posthumously. The secret selection process takes almost a year, and is carried out by the five appointed members
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Bill Gates: The next...
As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them. But that was never tried. So there was a lot that was missing. And these things are really a global failure.
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Are ghost ships real? -...
water in its hold, and lifeboats missing. The discovery of its intact cargo and a captain's log that ended abruptly led to wild rumors and speculation. But the real culprits were two scientific buoyancy and fluid dynamics.
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Welcome to Earth PIPE...
i'm beginning to think that i might be missing something well ready yes sir i asked the best modern day explorers take me to the ends of the earth and they said oh we can go further than that three
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Can plants talk to each...
And if we can learn to speak to them on their terms, we may gain a powerful new tool to protect crops and other valuable species. It all makes you wonder what else are we missing?
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Baby Twin Pandas PIPE Panda...
It is essential the swap happens quickly before foster mum notices baby is missing. A bamboo distraction can only last so long.
Video examples
When to use apostrophes...
Otherwise, contractions are pretty straightforward. The apostrophe stands in for missing letters, and lets common phrases squash into a single word. In rare cases, you can have a double contraction, though those generally aren't accepted in writing, with the exception of dialogue.
Video examples
A message of peace, hope...
missing and I would say where you getting your information from because if it's the mainstream I'd like to tell you that in the range that the mainstream was suffering from a serious strain of you know I would say an easier as far as the truth is concerned it would it will
Video examples
How do we study the...
So by observing how much light is missing at these characteristic wavelengths, we can tell not only what elements are in the Sun's atmosphere, but even their concentrations. And the same idea can be applied to study other stars. Make a spectral rainbow, see what's missing,
Video examples
Is it possible to create...
because according to the current theories, the quantum fluctuations in the vacuum of space ought to have 120 orders of magnitude more energy than we observe. Solving the mystery of that missing energy may entirely rewrite our understanding of physics and the universe.
Video examples
How does the Nobel Peace...
has been interpreted as an attempt to respectfully honor the so-called missing laureate. As with the other Nobel Prizes, the Peace Prize can't be awarded posthumously. The secret selection process takes almost a year, and is carried out by the five appointed members
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them. But that was never tried. So there was a lot that was missing. And these things are really a global failure.
Video examples
Are ghost ships real? -...
water in its hold, and lifeboats missing. The discovery of its intact cargo and a captain's log that ended abruptly led to wild rumors and speculation. But the real culprits were two scientific buoyancy and fluid dynamics.
Video examples
Welcome to Earth PIPE...
i'm beginning to think that i might be missing something well ready yes sir i asked the best modern day explorers take me to the ends of the earth and they said oh we can go further than that three
Video examples
Can plants talk to each...
And if we can learn to speak to them on their terms, we may gain a powerful new tool to protect crops and other valuable species. It all makes you wonder what else are we missing?
Video examples
Baby Twin Pandas PIPE Panda...
It is essential the swap happens quickly before foster mum notices baby is missing. A bamboo distraction can only last so long.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
I had to make a choice at one point in my life, of missing films or missing my children. It was a very easy decision to make because I missed my children so very much.
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Rihanna
American Musician
You don't want to live your life and then meet someone. You want to share your life with someone. That's what I'm missing right now.
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Jared Polis
American Politician
In the business world, if you're not looking ahead, you're missing something.
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Paul Singer
American Businessman
What am I missing?' is a much more important question than 'How cool am I?
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Shehnaaz Gill
Why should I miss anything? The whole world is missing me.
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Mike Jackson
British Soldier
Missing your lunch is not exactly the end of the world.
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Theodore Zeldin
English Philosopher
What's missing from the world is a sense of direction.
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Kenny Chesney
American Musician
I think there is a part of life that I'm missing.
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Ang Lee
Chinese Director
I'm aware of what's missing from my life.
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Sofia Kenin
Obviously I'm missing the city life.
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Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
I had to make a choice at one point in my life, of missing films or missing my children. It was a very easy decision to make because I missed my children so very much.
Quote examples
Rihanna
American Musician
You don't want to live your life and then meet someone. You want to share your life with someone. That's what I'm missing right now.
Quote examples
Jared Polis
American Politician
In the business world, if you're not looking ahead, you're missing something.
Quote examples
Paul Singer
American Businessman
What am I missing?' is a much more important question than 'How cool am I?
Quote examples
Shehnaaz Gill
Why should I miss anything? The whole world is missing me.
Quote examples
Mike Jackson
British Soldier
Missing your lunch is not exactly the end of the world.
Quote examples
Theodore Zeldin
English Philosopher
What's missing from the world is a sense of direction.
Quote examples
Kenny Chesney
American Musician
I think there is a part of life that I'm missing.
Quote examples
Ang Lee
Chinese Director
I'm aware of what's missing from my life.
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Sofia Kenin
Obviously I'm missing the city life.
Example 1 of 10
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