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

Different departments and agencies have various policies outlining what actions are appropriate if a car stop or other incident goes awry. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

To demonstrate ongoing compliance, Newcastle must submit six-monthly progress reports to UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), outlining their transfer balance and adherence to the settlement. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026

And several provisions were dedicated to AI and the workforce, outlining not only how employers should use AI, but how the state should approach workforce development in the AI era. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Businesses should explain how organizational changes or new technology may affect deliverables or customer experience while outlining safeguards such as data privacy standards. — Gilad Bechar, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Rogers dismissed concerns about losing top talent, outlining their workplace philosophy. — Chase Jordan july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

That would include legally-binding requirements outlining hiring, wages, safety protocols and environmental protections that would benefit residents locally. — Sofi Zeman july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

More recently, a memo surfaced outlining plans for an investigation involving 260 agents. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026