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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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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2
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
Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The agreement, which stems from a union grievance filed in November 2023, outlines the conditions under which a teacher accused of misconduct with a student, employee or adult may be reassigned.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The document outlines steps to address failures in the agency’s affordable housing programs and financial reporting that have plagued the agency since 2019.
—R.a. Schuetz, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
That evolution often starts with a conversation—one that outlines options clearly, weighs benefits and tradeoffs, and creates a plan that feels both manageable and responsive to change.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
The filing outlines nine counts, including negligence against Ford Field and multiple defamation claims against Metcalf, Johnson and Sharpe's Shay Shay Media.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Four physicians working in addiction medicine published an American Journal of Public Health editorial that outlines strategies for getting medication to people in recovery during natural disasters.
—Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The Fiscal Year 2027 Research, Development, Test & Evaluation request outlines work under the Hypersonic Integration Program.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Malaysia has highlighted the blue economy as a priority area in its most recent economic plan, which outlines the nation’s policy objectives through 2030.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The just unsealed autopsy outlines what LAPD cops, medical examiners and others saw when the trunk was opened.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The outlines of an agreement began to emerge Friday that would provide Iran with a major strategic victory.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
While the broad outlines are fairly clear, dogma should be avoided when dealing with the various types of gladiators.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Gulf sovereign wealth funds maintained their pace of investments in the first quarter, despite nearly a third of the period taking place during the war, according to data by consultancy Global SWF first seen by Semafor, but the outlines of their strategy going forward is far murkier.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Story details for the second season are being kept quiet, though it’s expected the show will follow the broad outlines of season one, where Glover and Erskine’s characters were hired by a mysterious spy agency to take on new identities and carry out missions around the world.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Carthage is also known for the historic 1939 Boots Court, a Streamline Moderne-style building that glows with neon outlines at night.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Members of the group assigned themselves various social studies courses to rework with just one week to complete the detailed outlines of dates, events and names that should be taught.
—Isaac Yu, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
The regulations are part of the village’s larger process to produce a comprehensive plan that outlines zoning and applicable business uses for land development and commercial business occupancies.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The agreement, which stems from a union grievance filed in November 2023, outlines the conditions under which a teacher accused of misconduct with a student, employee or adult may be reassigned.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The document outlines steps to address failures in the agency’s affordable housing programs and financial reporting that have plagued the agency since 2019.
—R.a. Schuetz, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
That evolution often starts with a conversation—one that outlines options clearly, weighs benefits and tradeoffs, and creates a plan that feels both manageable and responsive to change.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
The filing outlines nine counts, including negligence against Ford Field and multiple defamation claims against Metcalf, Johnson and Sharpe's Shay Shay Media.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Four physicians working in addiction medicine published an American Journal of Public Health editorial that outlines strategies for getting medication to people in recovery during natural disasters.
—Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The Fiscal Year 2027 Research, Development, Test & Evaluation request outlines work under the Hypersonic Integration Program.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Malaysia has highlighted the blue economy as a priority area in its most recent economic plan, which outlines the nation’s policy objectives through 2030.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Plus, the minimalist heart outlines are dainty looking and would be a perfect choice for your wife or mom to wear every day.
—Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The just unsealed autopsy outlines what LAPD cops, medical examiners and others saw when the trunk was opened.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The outlines of an agreement began to emerge Friday that would provide Iran with a major strategic victory.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
While the broad outlines are fairly clear, dogma should be avoided when dealing with the various types of gladiators.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Gulf sovereign wealth funds maintained their pace of investments in the first quarter, despite nearly a third of the period taking place during the war, according to data by consultancy Global SWF first seen by Semafor, but the outlines of their strategy going forward is far murkier.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Story details for the second season are being kept quiet, though it’s expected the show will follow the broad outlines of season one, where Glover and Erskine’s characters were hired by a mysterious spy agency to take on new identities and carry out missions around the world.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
Carthage is also known for the historic 1939 Boots Court, a Streamline Moderne-style building that glows with neon outlines at night.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Members of the group assigned themselves various social studies courses to rework with just one week to complete the detailed outlines of dates, events and names that should be taught.
—Isaac Yu, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlines
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With 40 original artifacts from the National Archives' collection, the exhibition traces what everyday life was like for British colonists, the roots of the colonists' rebellion and how the most important documents in our history are preserved and protected.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The partnership traces its origins to April 2025, when CJ Group chair Lee Jay-hyun visited Japan and met with TBS leadership – including chair Sasaki Takashi and CEO Abe Ryujiro – to explore collaboration.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Powell traditionally appears at a news conference after each FOMC meeting wraps up and summarizes the panel's views on the state of the economy — an event that is closely watched by markets.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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One such company is Blueprint, an AI assistant that summarizes sessions, updates electronic health records, and helps individual therapists track patient progress.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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The whites of lights and balloons popped, and black suits seemed extremely dark while clearly retaining their cuts and contours.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gemini outputs can include summaries and snippets of email or files, and that data can then become fodder for AI training.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Core features include writing tools for blog posts, summaries, and social content, along with keyword research and editing capabilities.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What defines Canneseries today?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Long hours remain one of the biggest and most measurable culprits, with the report saying 35% of workers globally work more than 48 hours a week—occupational-health research often defines long working hours as 55 hours or more a week.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At one point, Obama asked the architects to think of the works of Constantin Brancusi, the modernist sculptor known for his inventive shapes and textures.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There are 10,000 tomato varieties—of which only 600 are grown commercially—offering an astounding range of colors, shapes, and flavors.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Sandy birch suits relaxed silhouettes and grounds bolder colors.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The silhouettes are relaxed but refined, often with a higher waist and fluid drape.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Outlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlines. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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