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present tense third-person singular of overlook
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as in dominates
to look down on the fortress overlooks the city

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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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noun

plural of overlook
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
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The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway in North Georgia is a 40-mile loop known for waterfalls, overlooks, and sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 The patio overlooks the Rhumb Line Vineyard, which supplies grapes to several award-winning Arizona wineries. Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025 Her first time seeing a drag show live was at Hamburger Mary’s, where a mural dedicated to her now overlooks the restaurant. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025 Simplifying autism to a single cause also overlooks significant research into the important role genetics play into neurodivergent diagnoses (like Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and dyslexia, to name a few). Hayley Matz Meadvin, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025 Arched glass doors lead out to a terrace that overlooks the pool down below. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025 The art deco–style building dates to the 1930s, and the property has seven acres of pretty landscaped gardens leading down to an infinity pool that overlooks the harbor. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025 That trivialisation overlooks the emotional, psychological, and political depth the topic holds. Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025 The land overlooks the Trinity River. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
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The often snowy State Route 67, stretching some 43 miles south from Jacob Lake Inn to the lodge and scenic overlooks, goes unplowed after the first big storm. Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 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 Experiencing fall season here means stopping for short hikes to cascading waterfalls, cycling in the middle of the forest, or simply taking in the panorama from one of the 75 overlooks. Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Several spots around town provide stunning overlooks of the modern state capitol framed by fall foliage and the winding riverbank, including—perhaps most notably—Daniel Boone’s grave site, which sits on a hillcrest at the Frankfort Cemetery. Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025 While Michigan features dozens of places to take in fall color — including famous locations like Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Brockway Mountain Drive — here's a closer look at five of Michigan's top scenic overlooks. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Enjoy hiking trails with scenic overlooks and opportunities for paddling ⛵ and fishing near the river’s headwaters. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • This means that, today, dark energy dominates the Universe, while dark matter and normal matter play a sub-dominant role.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Oct. 2025
  • China already produces more than 80% of the world’s solar panels, dominates global wind turbine manufacturing, and last year surpassed Japan as the leading exporter of electric vehicles.
    Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • The data analysis also ignores injuries and property destruction in non-fatal attacks as measures of political violence.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
  • But his mother constantly overshares, has no privacy filters on her accounts and ignores our requests to avoid posting our children’s names or our birthdays.
    Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
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  • The Florida Division of Emergency Management oversees the site.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The Ninth Circuit, which oversees Hawaii, held that the 2023 law is constitutional.
    Alyssa Kapasi, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • The curse is a vengeful spirit that possesses a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.
    Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Diouf, the summer signing from Slavia Prague, possesses brilliant crossing ability and his creative finery has caught the eye, while Summerville’s unpredictability in possession made Everton’s makeshift full-back Jake O’Brien endure a tough night.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • With surreal flourishes and bursts of absurdity, filmmaker Milagros Mumenthaler casts a beguiling, dreamlike spell that delicately examines motherhood, class and identity.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Du Feng’s documentary examines modern courtship through the lens of China’s dating culture, where a significant gender imbalance has created intense competition among bachelors seeking relationships.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios.
    Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • For its part, American Cruise Lines operates a fleet of 28 ships and sails exclusively in the United States, including along the Mississippi River, on the Columbia and Snake rivers, across Alaska, and beyond.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The brand operates through a global network of 227 stores.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ross towers over the 5-foot, 4 and a half-inch Dumond — his primary handler — and the other horses in the stable, who range from 1,100 to 1,200 pounds.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Parekh and Weiss said the new AI transcription tool will give doctors the ability to be fully present during patient visits at the new UHealth SoLé Mia, 2111 Sole Mia Way, which is part of a mega-development of residential towers and is now UHealth’s largest outpatient facility.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025

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