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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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as in overseeing
to be in charge of
you'll be asked to overlook larger projects in the future
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4
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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5
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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Compliance is another critical dimension that business leaders can't risk overlooking.
—Harvendra Singh, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Today, overlooking geopolitical risks would be a serious misstep.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Its 392-foot tower, said to be the tallest church edifice in the United States, offers spectacular views from its perch on a hill at 122nd Street, overlooking the Hudson River to the west, skyscrapers to the south, and the sprawling expanse of Harlem and the South Bronx to the north and east.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The house is set on a fifty-acre plot, overlooking Injidup Beach and Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
That night, guests are invited to a private party beside the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, showcasing nibbles from local food producers.
—AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
The restaurant overlooking the town of Sollér is popular with locals, as is its small gift shop.
—Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The development also promises reconstruction of a 6,000-square-foot public viewing deck and a new 12-foot-wide pedestrian promenade, both overlooking Harbor Island’s West Basin.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Beyond the beach—but not too far from it—family-friendly attractions like Broadway at the Beach and the SkyWheel keep the fun going, while the half-mile-long Murrells Inlet MarshWalk offers a stroll past lively seafood shacks, outdoor bars, and live music overlooking the salt marsh.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Book a suite or opt for a room with a balcony overlooking bustling Delmas Avenue in the heart of downtown.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Compliance is another critical dimension that business leaders can't risk overlooking.
—Harvendra Singh, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
In footage obtained by WRAL News, passengers appear nervous as they remain stranded at the top of the ride, overlooking the rest of the fairground.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Today, overlooking geopolitical risks would be a serious misstep.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Its 392-foot tower, said to be the tallest church edifice in the United States, offers spectacular views from its perch on a hill at 122nd Street, overlooking the Hudson River to the west, skyscrapers to the south, and the sprawling expanse of Harlem and the South Bronx to the north and east.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The house is set on a fifty-acre plot, overlooking Injidup Beach and Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
That night, guests are invited to a private party beside the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, showcasing nibbles from local food producers.
—AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
The restaurant overlooking the town of Sollér is popular with locals, as is its small gift shop.
—Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The development also promises reconstruction of a 6,000-square-foot public viewing deck and a new 12-foot-wide pedestrian promenade, both overlooking Harbor Island’s West Basin.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Beyond the beach—but not too far from it—family-friendly attractions like Broadway at the Beach and the SkyWheel keep the fun going, while the half-mile-long Murrells Inlet MarshWalk offers a stroll past lively seafood shacks, outdoor bars, and live music overlooking the salt marsh.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooking
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But unlike any of those four contests, the Cowboys were able to get a win Sunday against a playoff team from a year ago in their own division — in dominating fashion.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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Maybe not through the roof — through the roof is totally dominating Villa.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The next morning, Federline called his lawyer Mark Kaplan to draft a legal letter demanding that Spears stop breastfeeding their children, and Federline left town to promote his record, ignoring her calls and messages.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Signs of sass becoming a problem include growling or snapping, guarding objects, ignoring basic commands persistently, or biting and destroying items.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Each Murdaugh who served was in charge of prosecuting all criminal cases in the state's 14th circuit district, overseeing Allendale, Colleton, Hampton, Beaufort and Jasper counties.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which is overseeing the Manhattan subway expansion, said funding for its tunnel-boring contract has already been approved.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The father of seven is currently serving a nearly 13-year prison sentence for receiving and possessing child pornography.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Authorities say the group was heavily armed, reportedly possessing over 50 firearms purchased in Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Dallas, and other areas.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Pritzker suggested that the Illinois Attorney General and local state’s attorneys may be examining allegations of misconduct and wrongdoing within DHS.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Several films offer immediate responses to critical current events, while others take time to reflect, examining the social realities and challenges shaping people’s lives today.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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Flat seams eliminate irritation and itching for loose threads, and an elastic waistband and cuffs at the ankles provides a snug fit that’s still forgiving.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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In my mind, not forgiving somebody only puts up the jail cell kind of around you.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong serve as executive producers for See It Now, with Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora supervising producers.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, metro Denver will remain the hub for the Mountain West Division, supervising Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately, those reboots can carry high overhead costs.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Universal Thread Essential Packable Weekender Duffel Bag Constructed from recycled nylon, this duffel bag is both lightweight and easy to transport, fitting easily under an airplane seat or in overhead compartments.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Overlooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooking. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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