Synonyms of outlining

outlining

verb

present participle of outline

1

as in tracing

to draw or make apparent the outline of

she carefully outlined the tree before she started drawing in the leaves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tracing
• defining
• sketching
• delineating
• circling
• surrounding
• trimming
• silhouetting
• lining
• rounding
• framing
• drawing
• bounding
• edging
• skirting
• encircling
• charting
• hemming
• rimming
• ringing
• looping
• fringing
• mapping (out)
• margining
• diagramming
• girdling
• girthing
• compassing

2

as in summarizing

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)

outlined the important points in the introduction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarizing
• digesting
• briefing
• recapitulating
• encapsulating
• consolidating
• recapping
• summing up
• reprising
• abstracting
• synopsizing
• epitomizing
• condensing
• wrapping up
• boiling down
• curtailing
• shortening
• abridging
• cutting back
• downsizing
• shrinking
• simplifying
• streamlining
• concentrating
• decocting
• essentializing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extending
• lengthening
• prolonging
• expanding
• supplementing
• elongating
• amplifying
• protracting
• enlarging (on or upon)
• elaborating (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outlining

Warsh on Friday reiterated his skepticism about providing such guidance or even outlining his broad approach to interest-rate policy. — Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

While outlining the details of Clancy's suicide attempt, Reddington slapped a quarter on the table and addressed the prosecutors in what appeared to be a direct challenge to the state. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

Viral posts outlining ways to find AI tool hacks are now commonplace, but this also means an increase in factually inaccurate claims that are seen by millions of people. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

That leaves the area just 29 acres away from hitting its 396-acre preservation threshold established in a plan outlining Folsom’s growth. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

What led to Miller’s removal The confrontation began during public testimony on agreements outlining Kansas City’s proposed $600 million contribution toward a new Royals stadium and team offices in the Crown Center area. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026

This is good energy for choosing a launch date, booking space, outlining a talk, or setting time for practice. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

This includes clearly outlining the goal along with the purpose the outcome will serve. — Hanneke Antonelli, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The district has released a set of maps, outlining the potential changes. — James Taylor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026