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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
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2025
The iconic 12th century Ajloun Castle overlooks rolling hills and olive groves, with dramatic panoramas and drone-friendly views.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The poolside Joia Bar, modeled after a traditional Dominican casita, overlooks the lagoon pool and the sea, offering light bites, appetizers, and cocktails.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Don’t overlook one of Canada’s best natural overlooks.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
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
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
Verb
While maintaining a healthy weight plays a role in mitigating cardiovascular and diabetes risk, the measurement alone overlooks the importance of muscle as a predictor of healthy aging and longevity.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2025
The iconic 12th century Ajloun Castle overlooks rolling hills and olive groves, with dramatic panoramas and drone-friendly views.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The poolside Joia Bar, modeled after a traditional Dominican casita, overlooks the lagoon pool and the sea, offering light bites, appetizers, and cocktails.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
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
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Scenic Drives Both the North and South Units have scenic drives with overlooks that cover some of the most stunning landscapes of North Dakota's Badlands.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Don’t overlook one of Canada’s best natural overlooks.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooks
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There is a shift toward renewables in countries across South America, Africa, southeast Asia and the Middle East, in many cases helped by the flood of cheap solar panels, batteries and wind turbine components from China, which dominates the world in clean tech manufacturing.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The deep-sea mining race China currently dominates the global terrestrial cobalt market, primarily due to its control of most of the world’s processing and refining capacity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … LIZ PEEK – AI layoffs could spark a socialist surge if America ignores the warning signs.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Slashing aid for Colombia ignores the heart of the issue, said Idler.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a Republican-majority House, Calvert has significant influence as chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees Pentagon spending.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exploitation of the Studio TF1 library titles is done is in unison with the group’s cinema production division led by Nathalie Toulza Madar, which also oversees the catalog and restorations.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Warner possesses valuable European sports rights that would require government approvals to sell.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The governor of New York possesses the authority, under the state constitution and the New York City Charter, to remove mayors and other local officials from office.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Blending genre-bending humor with social satire, the show examines modern life, dating, and identity through an inventive lens.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The exhibition examines three decades of work, from the mid-1960s to the mid-1990s, roughly the first half of Ramsés’ career.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 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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Milwaukee operates on a tight budget and has thrived on developing pitchers from within the organization or signing cheaper players.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sage Harvest stopped offering cooking classes out of the Brady Street space last year after Glorioso's Italian Market was sold to a group owned in part by members of the Presta family, which operates Valli Produce, a grocery store chain in northeastern Illinois.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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New towers, bunkers and berms consistent with weapons development have cropped up in satellite imagery of these growing sites.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cars and private towers isolate; sidewalks and buses connect.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Overlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooks. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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