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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
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Think stone pathways, textured wood, quiet courtyards and villas spaced cleverly so that none of them overlooks one another.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
There’s also an observation tower in the Shark Valley area with a viewing deck that overlooks alligators, turtles, fish, and birds.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The hotel overlooks the terra-cotta rooftops of the medieval village and, beyond that, the coast toward Mount Etna.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The commission said the report overlooks other time-sensitive cases that don't require intake appointments.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Today, the massive property is spread out across five acres of land and overlooks five acres of agricultural reserve.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Sail Tower overlooks Lady Bird Lake as one of the most recognizable additions to Austin’s skyline in recent years.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Moses Storm, one such former follower who is featured in the docuseries, says that media coverage often overlooks a crucial element.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
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
The coastal park has sandy beaches, working lighthouses, and ocean overlooks backed by old-growth forests that contain hiking trails and camping grounds.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Local reporting describes heavy traffic, overflow parking, and crowding at overlooks as leaf peepers arrive during good weather windows.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Back in Jasper, take Highway 74 through Ponca and Compton, past elk herds, peekaboo river views, and dozens of waterfalls and bluff-top overlooks.
—AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
The ranch overlooks the 5,000-acre Ramona Grasslands Nature Preserve, which is under the stewardship of San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Think stone pathways, textured wood, quiet courtyards and villas spaced cleverly so that none of them overlooks one another.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
There’s also an observation tower in the Shark Valley area with a viewing deck that overlooks alligators, turtles, fish, and birds.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The hotel overlooks the terra-cotta rooftops of the medieval village and, beyond that, the coast toward Mount Etna.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The commission said the report overlooks other time-sensitive cases that don't require intake appointments.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Today, the massive property is spread out across five acres of land and overlooks five acres of agricultural reserve.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Sail Tower overlooks Lady Bird Lake as one of the most recognizable additions to Austin’s skyline in recent years.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Moses Storm, one such former follower who is featured in the docuseries, says that media coverage often overlooks a crucial element.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
The coastal park has sandy beaches, working lighthouses, and ocean overlooks backed by old-growth forests that contain hiking trails and camping grounds.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Local reporting describes heavy traffic, overflow parking, and crowding at overlooks as leaf peepers arrive during good weather windows.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Back in Jasper, take Highway 74 through Ponca and Compton, past elk herds, peekaboo river views, and dozens of waterfalls and bluff-top overlooks.
—AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooks
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Ash, dark and warm, dominates the landscape here.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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While free agency largely dominates the headlines at this point in the MLB offseason, Thursday marks an important deadline for clubs to take care of some other important business ahead of the new season.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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In episode six, Max and Holly find the memory that Henry has been hiding from, and while Max kind of ignores it, Holly hangs back and watches how Henry is affected by having killed that man.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Jan. 2026
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That demand ignores long-standing practice, misunderstands the Bears’ legal obligations and risks undermining one of Illinois’ most important economic assets.—
Don DeWitte,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
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Naturally, Rue is captured by Laurie again, only to later become a bargaining chip in an exchange with another nefarious figure (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) who apparently oversees some kind of escorting empire.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2026
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The city is responsible for negotiating its public servants’ health insurance contracts, and the board oversees that relationship.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning thriller possesses a withering critique of the cruelty and corruption of an authoritarian regime, combined with a blistering sense of humor.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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While the robot possesses a 360-degree sensor suite (LiDAR and HD cameras) for autonomous navigation, on-site reports noted that the CES floor performances were partially human-controlled using a dedicated remote to ensure safety in the crowded booth.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The document is above; a full Associated Press report examines the changes and includes reaction from experts.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Le Guin examines unchecked power, eugenics, and the ethics of governance in this inventive and consistently surprising novel, which explores the limits of trying to manifest a better world.—
Erin Somers,
The Atlantic,
6 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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The spa Asian—specifically, Balinese—influences are again evident in the decor, massage techniques, and ingredients used at the 30,000-square-foot Mandara Spa, the Atlantis location of the beloved wellness brand that operates at resorts around the world and on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Standing against them is notorious kingpin Bada Chaudhary (Sharad Kelkar), whose syndicate operates through layers of deceit through corridors in Saudi Arabia, Ethopia, Italy, Thailand and the UK.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cell phone towers may be damaged or overloaded.—
Pat Harvey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of Romanesque architecture, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2026
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