Synonyms of outlined

outlined

verb

past tense of outline

1

as in traced

to draw or make apparent the outline of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traced
• defined
• sketched
• delineated
• circled
• silhouetted
• trimmed
• surrounded
• rounded
• lined
• framed
• bounded
• drew
• margined
• edged
• fringed
• skirted
• charted
• diagrammed
• encircled
• rimmed
• hemmed
• ringed
• looped
• mapped (out)
• girdled
• compassed
• girthed

2

as in summarized

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

outlined the important points in the introduction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarized
• recapitulated
• encapsulated
• briefed
• digested
• consolidated
• epitomized
• reprised
• abstracted
• recapped
• summed up
• wrapped up
• synopsized
• boiled down
• condensed
• shortened
• curtailed
• abridged
• simplified
• cut back
• shrank
• downsized
• concentrated
• streamlined
• essentialized
• decocted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extended
• prolonged
• lengthened
• elongated
• supplemented
• expanded
• amplified
• protracted
• elaborated (on or upon)
• enlarged (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outlined

The funding was announced during a virtual meeting on clean cooking in Africa convened by IEA and Kenya, where leaders reviewed progress made since the last summit and outlined priorities ahead of the next gathering later this year. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

While the stocks outlined in Tuesday's note were broadly European firms, the authors stressed that the HALO trade was an international trend. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026

The first article in this series on child safety online outlined the growing scale of the risk from creating, distributing or possessing visual depictions of explicit conduct involving minors. — Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Most positions require specific education, certifications or work experience, which are outlined in each job posting. — Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

The claim, outlined in court papers, contends information shared with Iran could jeopardize the lives of pro-democracy protesters, religious minorities and LGBTQ people. — Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 7 July 2026

Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy. — Jane Yoon Scott, EverydayHealth.com, 7 July 2026

The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city. — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026

These collaborations explore pilot systems that could eventually operate in oceans, rivers, and treatment facilities, contributing to the broader discussion outlined in the book. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 July 2026