Synonyms of outlines

outlines 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of outline

1

as in traces

to draw or make apparent the outline of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traces
• defines
• sketches
• delineates
• lines
• silhouettes
• circles
• surrounds
• trims
• rounds
• margins
• edges
• frames
• draws
• bounds
• charts
• diagrams
• maps (out)
• rings
• fringes
• encircles
• rims
• loops
• skirts
• hems
• girths
• girdles
• compasses

2

as in summarizes

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

outlined the important points in the introduction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarizes
• recapitulates
• encapsulates
• reprises
• briefs
• sums up
• consolidates
• epitomizes
• digests
• recaps
• boils down
• synopsizes
• wraps up
• abstracts
• condenses
• shortens
• curtails
• abridges
• simplifies
• shrinks
• cuts back
• downsizes
• streamlines
• concentrates
• essentializes
• decocts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extends
• lengthens
• prolongs
• elongates
• expands
• supplements
• amplifies
• protracts
• elaborates (on or upon)
• enlarges (on or upon)

outlines

2 of 2

noun

plural of outline

1

as in contours

a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface

place your hand on the paper and draw an outline around it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contours
• figures
• shapes
• silhouettes
• sketches
• forms
• skylines
• profiles
• geometries
• casts
• frameworks
• delineations
• skeletons
• configurations
• conformations

2

as in summaries

a short statement of the main points

a printed outline of the lecture has been made available for all attendees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summaries
• summae
• summarizations
• synopses
• recapitulations
• précis
• resumes
• recaps
• briefs
• digests
• sums
• résumés
• resumés
• abstracts
• rundowns
• encapsulations
• inventories
• summings-up
• roundups
• conspectuses
• breviaries
• sum-ups
• run-throughs
• capsules
• epitomes
• abbreviations
• abridgements
• wrap-ups
• condensations
• compendiums
• compends
• compendia
• abridgments
• reprises
• rehashes
• curtailments
• simplifications
• shortenings
• conclusions
• epilogs
• epilogues

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansions
• enlargements
• amplifications
• supplements
• addenda
• addendums

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outlines

Verb

The filing outlines various risks, including dependence on third-party manufacturers, potential delays in clinical trials, and the need for additional financing. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025

The report also highlights Zura Bio's reliance on licensing agreements with Pfizer and Lilly for key intellectual property and outlines potential risks related to these agreements. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025

The filing outlines various risks, including competition, regulatory challenges, and reliance on key customers and content creators. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025

The bill outlines more than a dozen aggravating factors under which prosecutors can seek the death penalty. —Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025

The filing also outlines the company's business strategy, which includes operating and potentially selling its West Virginia property and providing advisory services to an independent oil and gas company. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025

The filing outlines various risks, including the potential need for substantial additional funding, dependence on the success of eDSP, and challenges related to regulatory approvals and commercialization. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025

The filing outlines risks related to regulatory approvals, competition, and market acceptance of its drug candidates. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025

The job spec outlines the role and details responsibilities including being the AFCI’s primary spokesperson and fundraiser and overseeing staff operations. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025