as in overhead
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as in ignoring
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1
as in dominating
to look down on
the fortress overlooks the city
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2
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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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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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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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
Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
From his apartment overlooking the Narta Lagoon in Albania’s picturesque south, 72-year-old Jorgaq Subashi can glimpse the land he was awarded in 1993 as part of the government’s attempt to return property.
—Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Our production office was uptown, Mambo Hy Talent Agency between 53rd and 54th, a five-room apartment overlooking Broadway.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Today, the mountaintop hotel overlooking Eureka Springs offers ghost tours through its Victorian halls and former morgue, and the price of a room ranges from about $150 to $600.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
In total, there will be five food and beverage venues, including Crenn’s restaurant, which will offer private dining rooms, specialty bars, and expansive terraces overlooking the Texas Hill Country.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Another image showed a photo of two people resting their feet on an outdoor fire pit, overlooking a river.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include a private elevator landing and foyer that lead to a living room and dining area separated by a two-way limestone fireplace and lined with French doors opening to a southern terrace overlooking the city and Hudson River.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The pathways around the pond in the Sakura Gardens extend into the residential area, leading to an observation plaza overlooking a large wetland.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Verb
With just 13 bedrooms overlooking Bantry Bay, the hotel stands as an intimate ode to art and viticulture.
—Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
From his apartment overlooking the Narta Lagoon in Albania’s picturesque south, 72-year-old Jorgaq Subashi can glimpse the land he was awarded in 1993 as part of the government’s attempt to return property.
—Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Our production office was uptown, Mambo Hy Talent Agency between 53rd and 54th, a five-room apartment overlooking Broadway.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Today, the mountaintop hotel overlooking Eureka Springs offers ghost tours through its Victorian halls and former morgue, and the price of a room ranges from about $150 to $600.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
In total, there will be five food and beverage venues, including Crenn’s restaurant, which will offer private dining rooms, specialty bars, and expansive terraces overlooking the Texas Hill Country.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Another image showed a photo of two people resting their feet on an outdoor fire pit, overlooking a river.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include a private elevator landing and foyer that lead to a living room and dining area separated by a two-way limestone fireplace and lined with French doors opening to a southern terrace overlooking the city and Hudson River.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The pathways around the pond in the Sakura Gardens extend into the residential area, leading to an observation plaza overlooking a large wetland.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooking
Adjective
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The stop itself has an overhead shelter and is at what would likely be considered the rear of the mall, near JCPenney.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Phillips was reacting to the shock resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness, which are dominating news headlines this morning.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Avs are dominating teams, some of the best clubs in the NHL, during regulation.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Wrapped in a blanked on the sofa, binging reruns of The Oprah Show on YouTube and gleefully ignoring emails all morning is my idea of heaven.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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On July 4, after Zane confessed to feeling guilty about ignoring more texts from his family members, the chatbot offered to help Zane craft a terse message to them.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There’s not much Fisher Robay in this episode; outside a brief glimpse of Ron overseeing the progress on the mall development, there’s only one scene set at work.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Judge Jack McConnell, who is overseeing the case, ordered the administration to make at least partial benefits as soon as possible by tapping the contingency fund, and to investigate if other money could be used.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The next 77 minutes saw the Pride largely in control despite Seattle out-possessing and out-shooting them.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Vecna attaches one of the vines to Will's mouth, overriding his willpower and possessing him.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But Parente claims he has been blocked from fully examining the vehicle since it was returned.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Blue Moon is the other side of the idiosyncratic-artist coin, examining not the airy start of something major but a man bereft of his best collaborator.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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We were impressed by the spacious interior, which was large enough to easily fit our entire four-day packing list and left ample room for an extra few outfits or souvenirs thanks to the brand’s forgiving free-flex zipper technology.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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It was mismanaged for years until recently, when former President Joe Biden reformed it, ultimately forgiving billions of dollars in debt for more than 1 million Americans.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Policies that prevent managers from supervising or evaluating their partners are a start.—
Emily Nix,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Though supervising shifts pay more.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Overlooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooking. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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