1
as in traces
to draw or make apparent the outline of
she carefully outlined the tree before she started drawing in the leaves
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Relevance
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
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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
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as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
a printed outline of the lecture has been made available for all attendees
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Recent Examples of outlines
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
This is the first of those reports, which outlines advocacy objectives for the upcoming fiscal year — one of which is taxpayer identity theft.
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The report outlines launch infrastructure shortcomings at both facilities, but notes that Wallops' challenges have been partially mitigated by recent upgrades across its seven active launch sites.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
This is a legal document that outlines why the court should review the case.
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The Conversation,
24 June 2026
The report outlines Russian efforts to study Iran’s experience challenging Western sanctions through international legal mechanisms.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
The initiative is also described by the company as aligning with a White House’s executive order which outlines steps toward expanding the US nuclear sector.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
The paper outlines potential routes like recursive self-improvement and large agent collectives.
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Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The framework also outlines measures da Zaeli said are needed to ensure legal certainty, avoid undue liability and safeguard the right to full defense and due process.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The set incorporates the best of cat-eyes, 3D gold outlines, and strawberry milk nails.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Studio executives are reportedly considering developing a script out of one of the two outlines with which they’ve been presented.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
But we’re told they’ve been presented with two outlines and will commission one script from there.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
The statues' graceful outlines and cascading folds of clothes all radiate elegant simplicity.
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Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 June 2026
While talks are ongoing with key details still to be worked out, the outlines of a deal include Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and letting ships pass without paying tolls, sources told Axios.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Each panel is made of a flax-linen blend with delicate floral outlines of blooms and leaves.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Legal professionals use ChatGPT to draft initial contract language, summarize legal documents, explain complex concepts in plain language, prepare deposition outlines, and structure legal arguments.
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Allbusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
The Department of Transportation outlines the basic policies in major carriers’ contracts.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
This is the first of those reports, which outlines advocacy objectives for the upcoming fiscal year — one of which is taxpayer identity theft.
—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The report outlines launch infrastructure shortcomings at both facilities, but notes that Wallops' challenges have been partially mitigated by recent upgrades across its seven active launch sites.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
This is a legal document that outlines why the court should review the case.
—
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
The report outlines Russian efforts to study Iran’s experience challenging Western sanctions through international legal mechanisms.
—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
The initiative is also described by the company as aligning with a White House’s executive order which outlines steps toward expanding the US nuclear sector.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
The paper outlines potential routes like recursive self-improvement and large agent collectives.
—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The framework also outlines measures da Zaeli said are needed to ensure legal certainty, avoid undue liability and safeguard the right to full defense and due process.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Noun
Throw in high steal rates the past two seasons in a solid conference, solid defensive work overall, plus-rebounding for his position and his ability to get free points in transition, and the outlines of a role-playing wing are there.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The set incorporates the best of cat-eyes, 3D gold outlines, and strawberry milk nails.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Studio executives are reportedly considering developing a script out of one of the two outlines with which they’ve been presented.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
But we’re told they’ve been presented with two outlines and will commission one script from there.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
The statues' graceful outlines and cascading folds of clothes all radiate elegant simplicity.
—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 June 2026
While talks are ongoing with key details still to be worked out, the outlines of a deal include Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and letting ships pass without paying tolls, sources told Axios.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Each panel is made of a flax-linen blend with delicate floral outlines of blooms and leaves.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Legal professionals use ChatGPT to draft initial contract language, summarize legal documents, explain complex concepts in plain language, prepare deposition outlines, and structure legal arguments.
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Allbusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlines
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The defining deal that almost didn’t happen HPE traces its roots back to the Silicon Valley garage where Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard made their first audio oscillators for sound engineers working on Walt Disney’s Fantasia in 1939.
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As a result, the full moon traces the lowest possible arc, rising and setting far to the southeast and southwest and never climbing very high.
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That pretty much summarizes the film’s plot.
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The tool summarizes conversations across Slack channels, extracting insights from messages, documents and files.
Noun
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The whites of lights and balloons popped, and black suits seemed extremely dark while clearly retaining their cuts and contours.
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Alito, unlike most of his colleagues, doesn't spend much time on these summaries.
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Within seconds, the model surfaces health summaries, usage patterns, renewal risks and recommended next steps.
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Yet the very strength that defines them can become their greatest limitation when left unchecked.
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Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck.
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Its worse-sounding homicide figures are due to the ratio of deaths in a tiny population of less than a million people.
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Cropped tops are flattering on petite figures, so this sleeveless top will look amazing on you.
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From airy mesh fabrics to sleek, low-profile shapes, this season’s trending shoes have a way of elevating an outfit without overpowering it.
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Simple Geometry Geometric rugs with simple lines and shapes are undeniably versatile and easy to work into a room.
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Swift is all about classic silhouettes and her wedding gown will likely have timeless elegance.
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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“Outlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlines. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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