miss

Definition for miss

noun as in failure

Strong matches

absence, blunder, default, defect, error, fault, loss, mishap, mistake, omission, oversight, slip, want

verb as in fail, make a mistake

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blow, blunder, botch, disregard, drop, err, flub, forget, fumble, ignore, juggle, lose, miscarry, misfire, mislay, misplace, muff, neglect, omit, overlook, overshoot, skip, slight, slip, trip, undershoot

Weak matches

be late for, drop the ball, fall flat on face, fall short, let go, let slip, pass over, pass up, trip up

verb as in want; feel a loss

Strong matches

crave, desire, long, need, pine, wish, yearn

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Miss Senior's partner was arrested shortly afterwards, but faced no further action.

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As the sun sets on the audition process, Miss Jickells, who was first through the door, breathes a sigh of relief.

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After the furore in South Africa, and the doubts about her nationality, she competed in the Miss Nigeria competition, which she won to qualify for the Miss Universe contest held in Mexico City.

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Mia le Roux who was set to represent South Africa at the Miss Universe finals this weekend in Mexico has pulled out of the competition, organisers have announced, citing health concerns.

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As the second anniversary of Miss Edwards's death approaches, Mr Edwards said this development made it even tougher to deal with.

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