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as in ignores
to fail to give proper attention to
you've overlooked your chores again this week
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as in oversees
to be in charge of
you'll be asked to overlook larger projects in the future
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as in possesses
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 examines
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 forgives
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 operates
to look after and make decisions about
the engineer hired to overlook the construction of the canal
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as in towers
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
just down the road there's a great overlook where you can get a panoramic view of the valley below
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Recent Examples of overlooks
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
But attributing everything to the turnovers overlooks the fact that Michigan has thrown for fewer than 150 yards in back-to-back games against two of the worst teams in the Big Ten.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The neighborhood’s first hotel, Bay View Inn, once sat on the park’s grounds, but today visitors will find plenty of opportunities for recreation across its nine acres, and a boardwalk that overlooks Biscayne Bay.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Kinstone, which overlooks the Mississippi River in Fountain City, Wisconsin, is home to giant stone structures that often remind visitors of Stonehenge.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Westerman drove several times a week to the wharf or nearby ocean overlooks in Santa Cruz, Stewart said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The Wild West saloon — fully equipped with fans, refrigerators, booze and a television — overlooks a pristine saltwater pool in the center of the quarter-acre yard.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
It’s located in the neighborhood of Hunts Point in King County, which overlooks Lake Washington and is about seven miles from Amazon HQ in downtown Seattle.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
Twice the size of its former offices, its new Lee Gardens Shanghai address overlooks the famed Suzhou Creek.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Plans include two scenic overlooks of Leavenworth and arched blue railing to echo the current bridge.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Off trail trampling near overlooks, roadside vegetation damage at informal pullouts, and food waste around trailheads can require seasonal or multi year restoration once the shutdown ends.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Close to Ponca, highlights include Balanced Rock Falls and spectacular Whitaker Point, also called Hawksbill Crag, one of the most iconic overlooks in the Natural State.
—AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
The hiking trails offer a great spot for birdwatching, scenic overlooks and photo opportunities.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Lodging, dining, and fuel services are available in each town, and trailheads, campgrounds, and scenic overlooks are scattered throughout the route.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The park’s primary artery – the 105-mile Skyline Drive – is one of the most breathtaking roadways in the state, meandering past a staggering 75 scenic overlooks.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
With nearly 60 miles of trails, hikers can explore waterfalls, panoramic overlooks and historic sites like the Stagecoach Road.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Farzam allegedly test-fired the rifle into the lawn in his backyard, which overlooks a public school.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
But attributing everything to the turnovers overlooks the fact that Michigan has thrown for fewer than 150 yards in back-to-back games against two of the worst teams in the Big Ten.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The neighborhood’s first hotel, Bay View Inn, once sat on the park’s grounds, but today visitors will find plenty of opportunities for recreation across its nine acres, and a boardwalk that overlooks Biscayne Bay.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Kinstone, which overlooks the Mississippi River in Fountain City, Wisconsin, is home to giant stone structures that often remind visitors of Stonehenge.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Westerman drove several times a week to the wharf or nearby ocean overlooks in Santa Cruz, Stewart said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The Wild West saloon — fully equipped with fans, refrigerators, booze and a television — overlooks a pristine saltwater pool in the center of the quarter-acre yard.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
It’s located in the neighborhood of Hunts Point in King County, which overlooks Lake Washington and is about seven miles from Amazon HQ in downtown Seattle.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
Twice the size of its former offices, its new Lee Gardens Shanghai address overlooks the famed Suzhou Creek.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
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The park's shuttle system that takes visitors to park lodging and scenic overlooks is open as well.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Plans include two scenic overlooks of Leavenworth and arched blue railing to echo the current bridge.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Off trail trampling near overlooks, roadside vegetation damage at informal pullouts, and food waste around trailheads can require seasonal or multi year restoration once the shutdown ends.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Close to Ponca, highlights include Balanced Rock Falls and spectacular Whitaker Point, also called Hawksbill Crag, one of the most iconic overlooks in the Natural State.
—AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
The hiking trails offer a great spot for birdwatching, scenic overlooks and photo opportunities.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Lodging, dining, and fuel services are available in each town, and trailheads, campgrounds, and scenic overlooks are scattered throughout the route.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The park’s primary artery – the 105-mile Skyline Drive – is one of the most breathtaking roadways in the state, meandering past a staggering 75 scenic overlooks.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
With nearly 60 miles of trails, hikers can explore waterfalls, panoramic overlooks and historic sites like the Stagecoach Road.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooks
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Geographically, Sliwa and Cuomo perform best in Staten Island, while Mamdani dominates in Brooklyn.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Made in equal parts as creator Hugo Ensslin originally conceived it, the Green Chartreuse utterly dominates the experience, but back down the liqueur and boost the other two ingredients a touch, and the Tipperary is a bold but charming drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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If a film ignores the author and the core fans, there’s no chance.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Yet that argument ignores the fact that labor markets are a function of both supply and demand, both of which are positively affected by people.—
Ben Zweig,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content.—
Rebecca Lazar,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Ackermann, who joined the brand in 2023, oversees both capsule and main-line collections, including Snow Goose, a limited series inspired by archive pieces from the company’s early years.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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While each of these submarines is designed to carry up to 16 nuclear missiles, France only possesses 48 ballistic missiles—enough to arm three submarines, as the remaining vessel is always undergoing routine maintenance, the Nuclear Information Project said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to estimates by the Arms Control Association, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and the Federation of American Scientists, Russia possesses the most nuclear weapons in the world.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a new series from the Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast In the Dark, Heidi Blake examines the evidence and asks whether the British justice system got it wrong.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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There is little academic research that examines the differences between American and Canadian tourists abroad, according to Kim Dae-young, professor of hospitality management at the University of Missouri.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Still, Alice meets with him and forgives him.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Under the new structure, OpenAI’s for-profit arm operates as the OpenAI Group Public Benefit Corporation but remains under the control of its nonprofit foundation.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Food insecurity is also a looming problem, said Paco Vélez, chief executive of Feeding South Florida, which operates food pantries, including 24 at South Florida schools, in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.—
Mimi Whitefield,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Local resident Lee Needham also told the BBC that the crash site was close to houses, train tracks, industrial units and electrical towers.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some services excel when you’re parked near cell towers, while others are designed to reach deep into national forests and rural terrain.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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