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Collocations for missing - adj.

VERBS

be
go
a woman who went missing three months ago
discover sb
It was six hours before the seamen were discovered missing.
list sb (as), report sb (as)
A leading businessman has been reported missing from his home.

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ADVERB

completely, entirely, totally
The study of housework as work is a topic entirely missing from sociology.
altogether
The eighth rung of the ladder was missing altogether.
largely
a quality that's largely missing in young people today
conspicuously, noticeably
sadly
The spirit of fair play is sadly missing from the sport these days.

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PREPOSITION

from
The file was missing from its place.

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PHRASES

missing in action
the search for US soldiers listed as missing in action
missing, presumed dead

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Missing is used with these nouns:
information, ingredient, limb, link, person, piece, tile, tooth

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