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
• recaps
• briefs
• digests
• sums
• résumés
• abstracts
• rundowns
• encapsulations
• inventories
• summings-up
• roundups
• conspectuses
• breviaries
• sum-ups
• capsules
• epitomes
• run-throughs
• abbreviations
• wrap-ups
• condensations
• compendiums
• compends
• abridgments
• reprises
• rehashes
• curtailments
• simplifications
• shortenings
• conclusions
• epilogues

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansions
• enlargements
• supplements
• amplifications
• addenda

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outlines

Verb

Supporting those capabilities is a new AI-Native Smart Factory Technology White Paper, which outlines an architecture that continuously analyzes production data and adjusts factory operations in real time. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Looking at The Athletic’s player dashboard — which outlines a player’s role and key strengths — his profile is perfectly suited as the tempo controller. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 24 July 2026

City outlines Robandee nuisances The Robandee was once a neighborhood hub but has since fallen into disrepair and has experienced fires. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Earlier this month, a bipartisan group of senators put forward a proposal that outlines a process to make a Social Security overhaul happen faster. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 July 2026

The author outlines distinct IPO strategies for SpaceX versus OpenAI and Anthropic. — Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

That decree outlines a list of requirements for the jail to improve medical and mental health care for inmates. — Theresa Clift july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

The European Commission adopted the Delegated Act, which updates and simplifies the list of products covered by the EUDR, while the Implementing Act outlines the information system for submitting due diligence statements and simplified declarations. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 framework outlines eight behaviors linked to lower chronic disease risk and longer healthspan and lifespan. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Noun

The outlines of the pads of those mighty feet told of a body far larger than that of any black that the Jemez supports. — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

While the Department of Health and Human Services has discussed plans to hold such a meeting, the outlines of the discussion haven’t been reported. — Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 13 July 2026

Based on the size of the trenches and these outlines, hundreds of people could be buried there, according to CNN’s analysis of the photos. — Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

The giant birthday card also featured the girls' signatures and outlines of their footprints in white paint. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 21 June 2026

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. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 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. — 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