as in overhead
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in ignoring
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
1
as in dominating
to look down on
the fortress overlooks the city
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in forgetting
to fail to give proper attention to
you've overlooked your chores again this week
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in overseeing
to be in charge of
you'll be asked to overlook larger projects in the future
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in possessing
to cast a spell on
the superstitious grandmother actually believed that the baby had been overlooked by a gypsy woman
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in forgiving
to dismiss as of little importance
definitely not the kind of spouse to overlook even a single instance of marital infidelity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
the engineer hired to overlook the construction of the canal
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of overlooking
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025
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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent years, the city’s Seaport District has transformed into one of Boston’s most vibrant neighborhoods, with waterfront parks, contemporary art installations, and restaurants overlooking Boston Harbor.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
An adjacent patio with a large table sits next to a low wall with hydrangea bushes overlooking the pool.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Some Alawites hid among the Christians in their quarters of the city, but most fled into the coastal mountains overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
These range from using harsh chemical cleaners to overlooking subtle slip risks, from using essential oils to the residue that pets can accidentally ingest.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
The west building will include a family-friendly aquarium and museum, a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Intracoastal and space for events and exhibits.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
On the same floor, Tea Lounge Kafu is a serene tearoom overlooking the bamboo atrium, with seasonally changing scroll art in its tokonoma alcove.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
So what to make of the overlooking of this corruption of the market?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025
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
The dining room opens to a deck overlooking the valley beyond.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent years, the city’s Seaport District has transformed into one of Boston’s most vibrant neighborhoods, with waterfront parks, contemporary art installations, and restaurants overlooking Boston Harbor.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
An adjacent patio with a large table sits next to a low wall with hydrangea bushes overlooking the pool.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Some Alawites hid among the Christians in their quarters of the city, but most fled into the coastal mountains overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
These range from using harsh chemical cleaners to overlooking subtle slip risks, from using essential oils to the residue that pets can accidentally ingest.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
The west building will include a family-friendly aquarium and museum, a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Intracoastal and space for events and exhibits.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
On the same floor, Tea Lounge Kafu is a serene tearoom overlooking the bamboo atrium, with seasonally changing scroll art in its tokonoma alcove.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooking
Adjective
-
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Instead of struggling to get your cane from the overhead bin or waiting for a flight attendant to get it from a plane closet for you, consider this folding cane that can fit under the seat in front of you.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Addressing Modern Behavior Patterns Verification tools such as these address behavior patterns such as preemptive ignoring, digital curiosity, and selective responsiveness, all of which have become more common in recent years.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Smartwool has been dominating the wool scene for quite some time, and there’s a reason for that.—
Harry Spampinato,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
-
The Heat set the tone from the start, dominating the first quarter to outscore the Pistons 34-16 in the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Considering its pop culture reputation, you would be forgiven for forgetting that Baywatch was cancelled by NBC after its first season.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
-
After forgetting to kiss at the altar, the couple rectified the error on the Buckingham Palace balcony in front of 600,000 onlookers.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Rogers currently serves as the undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, overseeing the department's efforts to promote the United States and its values on the world stage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
-
And Elijah Wood provides a cheeky, bemused-insider vibe as the Danforths’ lawyer, who’s overseeing the technicalities and generally hiding behind a lectern when contestants start exploding.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Andrey Lopez is facing eight charges related to selling, possessing and delivering drugs, including marijuana, psilocybin and an opioid, his arrest report read.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
-
Despite possessing PhDs—her mother in chemistry and her father in architecture—her parents initially struggled to get work after immigrating.—
Kemi Alemoru,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Military planners in Washington are examining a high-risk option to secure Iran’s near bomb grade uranium as uncertainty grows over where the material is located.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
-
Investigators are examining their past travel, including trips to Turkey and potentially other locations known as terror training grounds.—
Ashley Carnahan , Alexis McAdams , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
My third was forgiving; there were a lot of critics in the house on my night.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
-
My third was forgiving; there were a lot of critics in the house.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Overlooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooking. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
