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

If Hinojosa wished to change the law outlining state takeovers, a bill would have to go through both chambers first. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

This includes establishing how the site meets the relevant selection criteria, documenting its authenticity and integrity, outlining the measures in place to protect it, and presenting a management framework. — Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

The subpoenas request any documents and communications related to letters sent in July and October by federal officials to state election officials outlining the allegations about noncitizen voters. — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

Companies must submit non-proprietary expressions of interest outlining their relevant expertise. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Marini was speaking on a panel on the opening day of TIFFCOM, which also featured One Piece showrunner Steven Maeda and Kingdom producer Shinzo Matsuhashi, outlining their strategies for adapting valuable IP from Japan. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026

Under the bill, the department’s executive director would have up to one year after enactment to submit an implementation report outlining staffing, training, organizational structure, budget recommendations and performance measures. — Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026

In 1606 Harriot wrote a letter to astronomer Johannes Kepler outlining this question. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

Preparing your meals, picking out your clothes the night before, or outlining the next day’s priorities can help take some of the mental load off a busy day. — Kriti Kumar, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026