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as in dominating
to look down on
the fortress overlooks the city
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as in forgetting
to fail to give proper attention to
you've overlooked your chores again this week
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3
as in overseeing
to be in charge of
you'll be asked to overlook larger projects in the future
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as in possessing
to cast a spell on
the superstitious grandmother actually believed that the baby had been overlooked by a gypsy woman
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as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
quickly overlooked the table of used books to see if there was anything of value
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as in forgiving
to dismiss as of little importance
definitely not the kind of spouse to overlook even a single instance of marital infidelity
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as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
the engineer hired to overlook the construction of the canal
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as in overhead
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as in ignoring
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Recent Examples of overlooking
Harvendra Singh, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The beach club on Freier’s 367-foot Renaissance has everything a seafarer needs for a good time, including a dining area with a large six-seat table, multiple lounges overlooking a sizable screen, and a fancy bar with plenty of space for your crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
There is a firepit lounge, sand volleyball court and terraces designed for relaxation and hosting guests, all overlooking the lake.
—Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Their young eagles, Sunny and Gizmo, have since learned how to fly and have left the nest overlooking Big Bear Lake, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The building is modeled after a basilica layout, an open space four floors high with two levels of naves overlooking it on either side.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman said the Razorbacks are not overlooking the offensive firepower ASU possesses.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Convivial common spaces include the heated outdoor pool and the firepit and the picnic tables overlooking the moors.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
Policymakers who ignore this connection are overlooking the underlying structural issue.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Compliance is another critical dimension that business leaders can't risk overlooking.
—Harvendra Singh, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The only other sound came from the two mammoth screens overlooking the parking lot, broadcasting entertainment for those sitting on the restaurant balcony.
—Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The beach club on Freier’s 367-foot Renaissance has everything a seafarer needs for a good time, including a dining area with a large six-seat table, multiple lounges overlooking a sizable screen, and a fancy bar with plenty of space for your crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
There is a firepit lounge, sand volleyball court and terraces designed for relaxation and hosting guests, all overlooking the lake.
—Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Their young eagles, Sunny and Gizmo, have since learned how to fly and have left the nest overlooking Big Bear Lake, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The building is modeled after a basilica layout, an open space four floors high with two levels of naves overlooking it on either side.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman said the Razorbacks are not overlooking the offensive firepower ASU possesses.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Convivial common spaces include the heated outdoor pool and the firepit and the picnic tables overlooking the moors.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
Policymakers who ignore this connection are overlooking the underlying structural issue.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooking
Verb
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Would parity be more fun than the usual suspects dominating the high school football landscape every year?—
Cecil Joyce,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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But there’s arguably too much of it, dominating the film’s slightly excessive run time.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the Supreme Court increasingly shows frustration with the overreach of lower court judges, the justices could be motivated to take up cases more quickly on matters where lower courts are ignoring their emergency docket orders, such as with the firing of independent agency heads.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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As his profile began to grow on Grand Cayman, Santor became known for securing the best tables at restaurants and riding a scooter through island traffic, blithely ignoring suggestions to put on a helmet.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Instead, chairman Jeff Shi essentially led a broader team of staff in overseeing transfers.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Da Empoli’s 2022 novel bases Baranov on Putin’s real-life former aide and fixer Vladislav Surkov, whose purview included overseeing Russia’s relationship with Ukraine; he was dismissed from his post in February 2020, two years before Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Smothers is also charged with possessing contraband, a cell phone, in his prison cell.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Mehrzad Asadi Eidivand, an Iranian national, was accused of possessing firearms and ammunition while being in the United States unlawfully.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Shuoli Zhao, an assistant professor at University of Kentucky’s Department of Agricultural Economics, led a study that spent 13 years examining the nutritional content of ready-to-eat cereals marketed to children.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Initially, the county launched a study examining the prospect of tunnels 30- to 40-feet in diameter to transport excessive storm water into the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico, the report said.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the world of management is not as forgiving.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The loose, forgiving silhouettes will keep you comfortable and chic from takeoff to landing, while high-quality fabrics make every purchase well worth the investment.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But the challenge is all the more pronounced when you’re supposed to be supervising a safe place for kids to play.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 Aug. 2025
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The city of Newport is not directly supervising the removal.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The lights could be overhead for people in the Upper Peninsula.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Overlooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooking. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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