1
as in traces
to draw or make apparent the outline of
she carefully outlined the tree before she started drawing in the leaves
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2
as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
outlined the important points in the introduction
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1
as in contours
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface
place your hand on the paper and draw an outline around it
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2
as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
a printed outline of the lecture has been made available for all attendees
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Recent Examples of outlines
Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.
—Matthew Daly, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The bill amends Article 2 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia which outlines penalties for obstructing roads.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Owners forge a Mills Act contract with the city that outlines restoration and maintenance responsibilities as a condition of receiving the tax discount.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.
—Seung Min Kim, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The new rule outlines exempt transactions and also lists the order of priority of who the reporting person shall be.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The legislative text closely follows the outlines of the voluntary deals the administration made with drugmakers.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026
Faux-chrome hubcaps and brick outlines resembling fenders decorate the building’s skin; those giant gargoyles on the corners are overscale replicas of radiator-cap hood ornaments.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2026
Circuit outlines of Sebring, Daytona, Indianapolis, and Lime Rock, all tracks the ST raced at during the 1970s, are also worked into the design of the cabin.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
The general outlines of Sondheim’s story are well known.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Incorporate single plants in planting beds with gently curving outlines.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The outlines weren’t crisp, but the impression was deep enough to collect sand grains and pebbles.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
By the time Netanyahu left Washington, the outlines of the attack were set.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Mahan’s plan also outlines a framework for evaluating and enforcing accountability, borrowing certain ideas from policies adopted in other states.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.
—Matthew Daly, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The bill amends Article 2 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia which outlines penalties for obstructing roads.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Owners forge a Mills Act contract with the city that outlines restoration and maintenance responsibilities as a condition of receiving the tax discount.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.
—Seung Min Kim, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The new rule outlines exempt transactions and also lists the order of priority of who the reporting person shall be.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
The system, called HEAPGrasp, reconstructs object shapes using only visual outlines captured through an RGB camera, enabling robots to reliably identify and grasp objects regardless of their optical properties.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The legislative text closely follows the outlines of the voluntary deals the administration made with drugmakers.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026
Faux-chrome hubcaps and brick outlines resembling fenders decorate the building’s skin; those giant gargoyles on the corners are overscale replicas of radiator-cap hood ornaments.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2026
Circuit outlines of Sebring, Daytona, Indianapolis, and Lime Rock, all tracks the ST raced at during the 1970s, are also worked into the design of the cabin.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
The general outlines of Sondheim’s story are well known.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Incorporate single plants in planting beds with gently curving outlines.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The outlines weren’t crisp, but the impression was deep enough to collect sand grains and pebbles.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
By the time Netanyahu left Washington, the outlines of the attack were set.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlines
Verb
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Built in 1919 by two French architects, it’s stuffed full of artefacts relating to the Cham, a seafaring Vietnamese ethnic group which traces its roots back to the fourth century.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the exchange, which traces its roots back to 1698, was already a smaller contributor to the group’s revenues than its name suggests, and Schwimmer set out to turn LSEG into a leading global provider of high-value financial information.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Valley of Shadows summarizes the numerous tips received by the department’s missing persons unit.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Video tools include text-to-video, image-to-video, caption generation, YouTube summaries, transcriptions, and translations.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Translation tools, meeting summaries and captions have the ability to smooth over gaps in fluency and assist non-native speakers in writing emails, translating, and functioning more confidently in English-first settings.—
Aslesha Mehta,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The kind that defines his game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Among them have been intrepid, talented chefs, undeterred by the cold, who have slowly but surely created a remarkably diverse food scene, using the agricultural bounty that defines the region.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The decision drew immediate fire from El-Sayed's primary opponents and national Democratic figures, forcing a rare public reckoning over how far the party should go to recapture young men who abandoned it in record numbers in 2024.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dallas is full of extraordinary homes of all shapes, sizes and styles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Similar to how an eyelash curler shapes and lifts your lashes, Wlodarski says curling mascaras help your eyes look more open.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As romantic silhouettes continue to gain momentum season after season, spring/summer 2026 proves that pink is no longer reserved for overtly feminine dressing.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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In spring 2026 shoes typically associated with our beloved grannies—think square-toe silhouettes, short block heels, and discreet buckles—have resurfaced as an elegant footwear alternative.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Outlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlines. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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