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 plain, old clinch knot has been around longer than the improved clinch, and the only difference between the two is step four in the process outlined above. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026

During Thursday’s call, Albesa outlined several upcoming initiatives for Puig, beginning with the launch of Jean Paul Gaultier’s new feminine fragrance, La Favorite. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 July 2026

In times of war and tumult, America’s leaders used religious imagery for encouragement, while maintaining the separation of church and state as outlined in the First Amendment of the Constitution. — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026

The proposal resembles one outlined last week by Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, who will be meeting with policymakers in Washington this week to lobby for his vision. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Sazerac’s initial proposal letter to the Brown-Forman Board of Directors outlined an all-cash bid of $32 per share for all Class A and Class B shareholders. — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Thea Energy has validated its magnets and outlined a clear strategy to scale the consistent, high-yield fabrication of these coils. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Shares of Google parent Alphabet were around 4% lower in premarket trading, but that primarily reflected investor unease over rising AI spending outlined in the company's earnings report on Wednesday. — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 23 July 2026

During a June 9 event that revealed the Artemis III, SpaceX Customer Operations and Integration Vice President Jessica Jensen outlined an Artemis IV mission plan with Starship that didn't involve NRHO. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 July 2026