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

VanderGiesen outlined the reasons for the plea agreement after being questioned by the judge about the deal. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

The private nonprofit organization’s yearly reports haven’t outlined progress on roughly two dozen venues around Greater Los Angeles. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

In September 2026, Tactical outlined plans to advance metallurgical testing, permitting roadmaps, engineering work, and downstream partnerships. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Wilhelm also outlined phone location data, Apple Watch activity, AirPods connections and a timeline leading up to Flynn's 911 call, which prosecutors are expected to revisit as the trial continues. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Ahead of the first Charlotte opening, Bolorin outlined key details on traffic coordination, store policies and what shoppers should expect when stepping inside the Ballantyne store. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Asked by the judge how the settlement addresses the state AGs’ concerns over competition, as outlined in its antitrust case, Blizzard said the reasoning was that the states were wary about permanently blocking the Paramount-WBD deal. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Mack outlined a nine-point plan for the next 90 days for school districts to follow to improve their removals of age-inappropriate books from school shelves. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Relying on the hopes outlined in the Declaration of Independence, Americans fought and continue to fight for freedom and representation. — Sandra Slater, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026