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

Consider outlining your non-negotiables in advance of a difficult discussion. — Frederick J. Ryan, Fortune, 25 July 2026

In 2022, Calida Group acquired Cosabella for $80 million, outlining plans to expand both its department store and digital business, both Stateside and in Europe. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Finally, prosecutors presented new evidence, including Colt’s notebooks outlining his plans and his statements to investigators admitting to the shooting and apologizing. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Soon after Burke was arrested, prosecutors filed a memo, which the defense unsuccessfully tried to have sealed, outlining their evidence at the hearing. — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 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