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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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
Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The legislation also outlines processes related to absentee voting and casting provisional ballots when someone doesn’t have a photo ID at the polls.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
In addition to the nine voting members, the proposal outlines the terms under which the mayor of any city where a stadium or practice facility is being built could serve as a non-voting member of the sports authority.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The bill outlines specific kinds of events that would qualify as weather disasters subject to the board’s scrutiny.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
According to the mayor, the executive order clarifies existing policies related to federal immigration enforcement efforts, details proactive steps that are being taken to protect residents, and outlines the authority of the Baltimore Police Department.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The policy has a new section that outlines certain circumstances where facial coverings and masks are allowed.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The outlines weren’t crisp, but the impression was deep enough to collect sand grains and pebbles.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
By the time Netanyahu left Washington, the outlines of the attack were set.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Now, the outlines of the widening investigation have come into view, forcing the city’s top executive to launch his own internal inquiry.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The opening scene involves a young couple visiting the suburban house from the first movie, which has now been turned into a kind of tourist attraction, complete with crime-scene outlines of where all the original teens were killed.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
His design background spans luxury houses and bespoke commissions, experiences that inform DEIJIDESIGN’s outlines and detailing.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Advisry deconstructed pockets by exposing the lining and adding outlines of hands.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
The dual front lighting configuration was tossed out, for example; the LED outlines visible there serve as both the DRL and turn signal.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
The vaccine schedule outlines the immunizations recommended for all children and required for those in community settings like schools, day cares, colleges and group homes.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The legislation also outlines processes related to absentee voting and casting provisional ballots when someone doesn’t have a photo ID at the polls.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
In addition to the nine voting members, the proposal outlines the terms under which the mayor of any city where a stadium or practice facility is being built could serve as a non-voting member of the sports authority.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The bill outlines specific kinds of events that would qualify as weather disasters subject to the board’s scrutiny.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
According to the mayor, the executive order clarifies existing policies related to federal immigration enforcement efforts, details proactive steps that are being taken to protect residents, and outlines the authority of the Baltimore Police Department.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The policy has a new section that outlines certain circumstances where facial coverings and masks are allowed.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Incorporate single plants in planting beds with gently curving outlines.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The outlines weren’t crisp, but the impression was deep enough to collect sand grains and pebbles.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
By the time Netanyahu left Washington, the outlines of the attack were set.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Now, the outlines of the widening investigation have come into view, forcing the city’s top executive to launch his own internal inquiry.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The opening scene involves a young couple visiting the suburban house from the first movie, which has now been turned into a kind of tourist attraction, complete with crime-scene outlines of where all the original teens were killed.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
His design background spans luxury houses and bespoke commissions, experiences that inform DEIJIDESIGN’s outlines and detailing.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Advisry deconstructed pockets by exposing the lining and adding outlines of hands.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
The dual front lighting configuration was tossed out, for example; the LED outlines visible there serve as both the DRL and turn signal.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlines
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Sesame’s lawsuit traces the dispute to 2022, saying SeaWorld’s owner failed to pay millions of dollars in royalties due to Sesame Workshop for Sesame Place, a theme park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is a story that traces the path to justice for mass atrocity in the face of public acquiescence.—
Sheila Coronel,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seven-page report, which is redacted, summarizes the police response and investigation of the incident.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Along with tracking data, the CDC provides detailed summaries on its website for diagnosing measles.—
Andrew Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to the filings, two DOGE employees sourced short summaries of the projects they had been instructed to evaluate—which included a documentary about slave labor during the Holocaust and a documentary about the Colfax Massacre—from the internet.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For more on how the IRS defines Roth IRAs, visit the IRS Roth IRA overview page.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on the equivalent of $3 per day, and estimates that only approximately 10% of the world’s population is in that condition.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Democrats strongly opposed Kent's confirmation because of his past ties to far-right figures and conspiracy theories.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Center for American Progress, a left-leaning policy institute, questioned those figures and pointed to analyses predicting a more modest $331 to $748 increase.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With so many updates to the classic handbag in spring collections—including variations on the shapes’ silhouette, size, shade, and even textiles—there are so many ways to incorporate this style into your life in a way that speaks to you.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cages come in several shapes including square, triangular, cone-shaped, and rings.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The skeleton, depicted with red eyes and resembling the Grim Reaper, stands before silhouettes of guard towers and fencing that resemble a prison compound.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The brand also played with bubble silhouettes and jeans with triple waistbands—a theme echoed in a button-down shirt with multiple collars and lapels.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Outlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlines. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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