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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
Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
In January of that year, Mexican biologists tracked a collared wolf that had passed by the city of Juárez on its way to Mount Cristo Rey, which straddles the border between New Mexico and Mexico and overlooks El Paso, Texas.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
An adjoining office opens to a porch that overlooks the fairways.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The 14th-century château, which sits on top of a 700-person village in the region of Dordogne in the southwest of France, overlooks farmland and fields for acres and acres.
—Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Dynes leaned toward prioritizing repair of the gazebo, and other suggestions at the meeting included repairing the sitting wall that overlooks Point La Jolla, replanting the grass throughout Scripps Park and fixing different beach access stairways.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area Le Negresco overlooks the Promenade des Anglais, a four-mile stretch from the airport to Old Town along the water, lined with hotels and restaurants and the Casino de Nice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
At the heart of Kukuiʻula is The Club, with a 21,000-square-foot Plantation House that overlooks Kukuiʻula Bay Harbor.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The boxy, low-rise office overlooks a verdant wetland frequented by otters and egrets.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
For 2026, the challenge highlights trails in 20 different parks with a focus on scenic overlooks, striking shorelines and unique features like historic landmarks.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Between July and October, visitors marvel at the striking blue water, stopping at some or all of the 30 overlooks along the way for photos, views, picnics, or hikes.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Neither was wearing a collar when they were first spotted in March, wandering near scenic overlooks along one of America’s most famous mountain roads.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The pair has been seen at various scenic overlooks, and community members have shared photos of them on social media.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Trails lead through the forest to caves, scenic overlooks, and other rock formations, like a 50-foot-high natural bridge.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Visitors can also explore the visitor center, hiking trails, including the historic bed of William Gillette’s miniature railroad, picnic areas and scenic overlooks above the Connecticut River.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Known for its dramatic 300-foot canyon walls, scenic overlooks, and opportunities for hiking and climbing, the remote landscape is also part of the Antelope Valley.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Villa Sarnia This historic art nouveau villa overlooks Lake Maggiore in the village of San Nazzaro.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
In January of that year, Mexican biologists tracked a collared wolf that had passed by the city of Juárez on its way to Mount Cristo Rey, which straddles the border between New Mexico and Mexico and overlooks El Paso, Texas.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
An adjoining office opens to a porch that overlooks the fairways.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The 14th-century château, which sits on top of a 700-person village in the region of Dordogne in the southwest of France, overlooks farmland and fields for acres and acres.
—Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Dynes leaned toward prioritizing repair of the gazebo, and other suggestions at the meeting included repairing the sitting wall that overlooks Point La Jolla, replanting the grass throughout Scripps Park and fixing different beach access stairways.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area Le Negresco overlooks the Promenade des Anglais, a four-mile stretch from the airport to Old Town along the water, lined with hotels and restaurants and the Casino de Nice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
At the heart of Kukuiʻula is The Club, with a 21,000-square-foot Plantation House that overlooks Kukuiʻula Bay Harbor.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The boxy, low-rise office overlooks a verdant wetland frequented by otters and egrets.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
And former President Obama was part of many small but important decisions, from how the food tastes, the height of barriers at the overlooks, and the art pieces that all tell a story.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
For 2026, the challenge highlights trails in 20 different parks with a focus on scenic overlooks, striking shorelines and unique features like historic landmarks.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Between July and October, visitors marvel at the striking blue water, stopping at some or all of the 30 overlooks along the way for photos, views, picnics, or hikes.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Neither was wearing a collar when they were first spotted in March, wandering near scenic overlooks along one of America’s most famous mountain roads.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The pair has been seen at various scenic overlooks, and community members have shared photos of them on social media.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Trails lead through the forest to caves, scenic overlooks, and other rock formations, like a 50-foot-high natural bridge.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Visitors can also explore the visitor center, hiking trails, including the historic bed of William Gillette’s miniature railroad, picnic areas and scenic overlooks above the Connecticut River.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Known for its dramatic 300-foot canyon walls, scenic overlooks, and opportunities for hiking and climbing, the remote landscape is also part of the Antelope Valley.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooks
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The low-altitude dilemma China dominates the global drone industry, with DJI alone commanding about 70% of the worldwide market last year, according to data from commercial data company Research and Markets.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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China dominates a large trade imbalance with Africa China hailed its tariff-free deal as promoting common development, but there is a large trade imbalance between it and Africa, while African nations owe Beijing billions in debt repayments.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The suggestion that a single day of civic action meaningfully undermines academic progress ignores the broader challenges students and educators face every day — challenges that often require advocacy to address.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The report ignores antisemitism, said longtime resident Alan Brownstein.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Nixon, a spokesman for the HHS, which oversees the FDA, said the studies were pulled over concerns about their conclusions.—
Padmanabhan Ananthan,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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In February 2025, the Defense Health Agency, which oversees TRICARE, acknowledged that challenges had cropped up nationwide since the transition.—
Jason Kane,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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And thus, her poetry possesses an amazing range.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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The state of Florida possesses urban areas that contain multiple roadway segments that include US-19 and US-441, and Orange Blossom Trail and Biscayne Boulevard.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The show, which opens to the public May 10, examines the relationship between fashion, art and the body, giving the weekend’s pre-parties their usual mix of celebrity dressing, designer visibility and red carpet prelude.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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In her very long and very twisty new novel, the author examines a Depression-era sterilization law in Mississippi, thereby connecting three white female characters.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The program, which operates in fifty-five communities around the country, works with tens of thousands of young people.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Farming has always been a challenging endeavor, one that operates at the whim of external forces but with little margin for setbacks.—
The Virginian Pilot And Daily Press Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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While several taller towers have gone up around Young Circle, the city’s land-use map anticipates development will be focused up and down Federal from Sheridan Street all the way to Pembroke Road.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Office towers continued changing hands uptown as the city pushes toward mixed-use development.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
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