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

The league could scramble and put a clause into the rulebook that outlines who can and cannot play in the WNBA. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

The expansion is part of CMPD’s facilities strategic plan, which outlines renovations and construction goals through 2035. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026

That's due to a new requirement for digital asset brokers to issue a tax form — Form 1099-DA, Digital Asset Proceeds From Broker Transactions — to investors that outlines gross proceeds from various transactions. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

The framework also outlines a possible pathway toward Palestinian statehood, which the Israeli government has repeatedly rejected. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

The annual white paper outlines Japan’s military activity and priorities and analysis of military trends in specific countries. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

The article outlines specific ChatGPT prompts for finding profitable ventures, structuring pricing for a $1,000 monthly goal, and creating a 30-day plan for success. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The memorandum, released July 28 by watchdog group American Oversight, outlines how TSA and ICE can share passenger information and how that data is stored and used. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 29 July 2026

The town's report outlines several privacy safeguards currently in place, according to Flock. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Noun

Compressed color values—in contrast to the wide modulations in tone that Cassatt allowed elsewhere—heighten the sense of mass, while unexpected bright blue outlines seal their contours. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Alternatively, the president could start over and build a plan consistent with the doctrine’s outlines. — Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

According to the source, the broad outlines have largely been agreed upon, with the remaining discussions focused on implementation and timing. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Usual signals include overly polished images, bright colors on black backgrounds, brushstroke fonts with glowing outlines, crowded compositions and graphics or text filling every inch of the flyer. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Okemo hovers just above Ludlow center, in the winter outlines of trails stand out clear and white. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Trump backs off latest threat of new strikes on Iran, saying regional mediation produced outlines of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt the five-month war. — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Room outlines, hallways, window locations, and major architectural elements are displayed at actual size. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Layers of sky, cobalt, and aqua blend seamlessly together, while crisp outlines around each aura add extra definition and dimension. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026