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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
John Arlidge, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The focus on treatment over vaccination also overlooks the fact that no measles infection is risk-free.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
But not everyone shares excitement over the success sequence — which may come across as innocuous advice, but detractors say is built upon dubious data, overlooks racial disparities and shames students who are raised in single-parent households.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Bayshore Place opened in 2007 atop a parking structure that overlooks Port Washington Road.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The Shoppes at University Place, which overlooks University’s lake, will now go by The Boardwalk at University City.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Named for the three-point shaking technique pioneered by Japanese bartender Kazuo Uyeda, the lounge overlooks the Strip with indigo banquettes, a dark stone bar and floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Three ensuite bedrooms trail the home with a spacious reception room that overlooks the complex courtyard and just beyond.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
Step outside to find a walking track and the Horizon Pool at the aft of the ship, or step inside to visit a gym that overlooks the main pool deck.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
There are signs directing visitors to the lake overlooks and signs for the main trail.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
While skepticism toward artificial intelligence is understandable, dismissing AI as inherently harmful overlooks both history and reality.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The current eruption inside the Halemaʻumaʻu crater can be viewed from several overlooks along Crater Rim Drive, though visibility can change quickly and weather such as fog or rain may obscure the lava, the park’s website noted.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Part of Kansas City’s Park and Boulevard System for more than a century, Cliff Drive was designated a Missouri Scenic Byway in 2000, a title reflected in its limestone bluffs, wooded overlooks and views of the river valley below.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
Orbit is another highlight, circling the subject to capture a full 360-degree view—perfect for summit shots or scenic overlooks.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Photography was not an unusual hobby for a young woman of her milieu, and many of Austen’s early images depict a world of genteel Victorian amusements—parties gathered on porches and scenic overlooks, happy pugs, sunny days in leg-of-mutton sleeves.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025
Park officials were not specific about what would be torn down and what remains will be salvaged three months after the Dragon Bravo Fire tore through the lodge and scenic overlooks, leaving only some stone walls and the hotel's hulking chimney intact.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 20 Nov. 2025
Verb
There is plenty more to discover in Saadiyat, where the 295-room Jumeirah Saadiyat Island, which overlooks the Gulf, makes for a sumptuous home base.
—John Arlidge, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The focus on treatment over vaccination also overlooks the fact that no measles infection is risk-free.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
But not everyone shares excitement over the success sequence — which may come across as innocuous advice, but detractors say is built upon dubious data, overlooks racial disparities and shames students who are raised in single-parent households.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Bayshore Place opened in 2007 atop a parking structure that overlooks Port Washington Road.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The Shoppes at University Place, which overlooks University’s lake, will now go by The Boardwalk at University City.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Named for the three-point shaking technique pioneered by Japanese bartender Kazuo Uyeda, the lounge overlooks the Strip with indigo banquettes, a dark stone bar and floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Three ensuite bedrooms trail the home with a spacious reception room that overlooks the complex courtyard and just beyond.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
Step outside to find a walking track and the Horizon Pool at the aft of the ship, or step inside to visit a gym that overlooks the main pool deck.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
The city is crisscrossed with dozens of paths, such as Ensign Peak, Mount Olympus, and Bell Canyon, which lead to scenic overlooks, active creeks, patches of violet wildflowers, and even waterfalls.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
There are signs directing visitors to the lake overlooks and signs for the main trail.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
While skepticism toward artificial intelligence is understandable, dismissing AI as inherently harmful overlooks both history and reality.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The current eruption inside the Halemaʻumaʻu crater can be viewed from several overlooks along Crater Rim Drive, though visibility can change quickly and weather such as fog or rain may obscure the lava, the park’s website noted.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Part of Kansas City’s Park and Boulevard System for more than a century, Cliff Drive was designated a Missouri Scenic Byway in 2000, a title reflected in its limestone bluffs, wooded overlooks and views of the river valley below.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
Orbit is another highlight, circling the subject to capture a full 360-degree view—perfect for summit shots or scenic overlooks.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Photography was not an unusual hobby for a young woman of her milieu, and many of Austen’s early images depict a world of genteel Victorian amusements—parties gathered on porches and scenic overlooks, happy pugs, sunny days in leg-of-mutton sleeves.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025
Park officials were not specific about what would be torn down and what remains will be salvaged three months after the Dragon Bravo Fire tore through the lodge and scenic overlooks, leaving only some stone walls and the hotel's hulking chimney intact.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 20 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooks
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That can be especially difficult for platforms like Amazon, which dominates the e-commerce market.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Zayed—a sprawling, 900,000-square-foot space designed by British architecture firm Foster + Partners—dominates the skyline.—
John Arlidge,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ma puts the red wine to one side, ignores the shortbread, and scoops a glob of cream cheese onto her fingertip.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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But that ignores the middle stages, where the majority of the chaos and excitement happens.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
1 Feb. 2026
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In his current role, Nanos oversees 1,500 employees and 400 volunteers, serving more than one million residents in a county that covers about 9,000 square miles.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers were able to take separate votes on a package to fund five agencies and a bill to fund Homeland Security, which oversees ICE.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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More recent research has shown that star anise possesses antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Each feature examines how a woman approached a specific challenge or built a particular outcome, focusing on decisions, trade-offs, and execution rather than titles or milestones.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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This examines the various dimensions for a successful and a healthy retirement including financial, mental and physical health, safety and independence, social wellbeing and purpose.—
Alison Saldanha,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The bottom line There is no federal program that directly forgives or restructures credit card debt, but that doesn't mean borrowers are stuck.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 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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This process, called the solar dynamo, operates deep below the surface.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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That spirit led him to cofound Hummingbird Resources a year earlier, which began as a grassroots exploration company and today operates mines in three West African countries.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2026
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Taipei 101 towers over the capital of Taiwan, its steel-and-glass stature becoming synonymous with the city.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere in the resident towers, physical and mental wellness is weaved into the leisure facilities.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Overlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooks. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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