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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
Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Outside, an infinity pool overlooks the coastline alongside fire features and a professional-grade outdoor kitchen.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Among his who’s who of outstanding horses, Bill Mott trained Cigar, the great thoroughbred whose statue overlooks the paddock walking ring at Gulfstream Park.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
For those unfamiliar with the landscape, a mall elevator that takes stars from one level to another overlooks a Dave & Busters on their way to the top deck of the Ovation Hollywood complex to attend the Governor’s Ball, the Academy’s official after party.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The neighborhood/area Corso d’Italia is a busy thoroughfare, but the hotel overlooks Villa Borghese and is a few minutes' walk from the iconic Via Veneto.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the patio overlooks a private garden and an olive grove, and the courtyard from the second bedroom allows for the quiet reflection that comes with a good vacation.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
The property, which overlooks a busy stretch of Interstate 35, sits vacant today.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 24 Mar. 2026
His home overlooks Hyde Park in London.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
For epic views, drive the 40-mile Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway through valleys and mountain passes, with stops at scenic overlooks along the way.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Other overlooks, like Cape Royal, a narrow finger that thrusts out into the central part of the canyon and boasts a 270-degree view, were as intact and stunning as ever.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The incident underscored how slipping past safety barriers at scenic overlooks dramatically increases risk.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
As much of the park as possible, including the walkways to scenic overlooks and down to the shore of Lake Tucker, has been designed to meet ADA standards.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 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
Verb
At the multi-level Red Bull Mirage that overlooks the Quasar Stage, Nobu will offer a reservation-only omakase counter.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Outside, an infinity pool overlooks the coastline alongside fire features and a professional-grade outdoor kitchen.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Among his who’s who of outstanding horses, Bill Mott trained Cigar, the great thoroughbred whose statue overlooks the paddock walking ring at Gulfstream Park.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
For those unfamiliar with the landscape, a mall elevator that takes stars from one level to another overlooks a Dave & Busters on their way to the top deck of the Ovation Hollywood complex to attend the Governor’s Ball, the Academy’s official after party.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The neighborhood/area Corso d’Italia is a busy thoroughfare, but the hotel overlooks Villa Borghese and is a few minutes' walk from the iconic Via Veneto.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the patio overlooks a private garden and an olive grove, and the courtyard from the second bedroom allows for the quiet reflection that comes with a good vacation.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
The property, which overlooks a busy stretch of Interstate 35, sits vacant today.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 24 Mar. 2026
His home overlooks Hyde Park in London.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
For epic views, drive the 40-mile Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway through valleys and mountain passes, with stops at scenic overlooks along the way.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Other overlooks, like Cape Royal, a narrow finger that thrusts out into the central part of the canyon and boasts a 270-degree view, were as intact and stunning as ever.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The incident underscored how slipping past safety barriers at scenic overlooks dramatically increases risk.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
As much of the park as possible, including the walkways to scenic overlooks and down to the shore of Lake Tucker, has been designed to meet ADA standards.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooks
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The player who ultimately dominates the board takes home a prize of JPY10 million yen ($63,000).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lesion location frequently determines which symptom dominates, and some adolescents present only with debilitating menstrual pain that has been normalized within their families for generations.—
Sarah Berg,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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But that argument ignores the structure of the program.—
Demetrius Atsalis,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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All pitchers agree that the guy holding the bat generates crucial data that a pitcher ignores at his peril.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The commission oversees the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which plans to implement the rule May 1.—
ALEJANDRO SERRANO The Texas Tribune,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Carter, 44, who oversees day-to-day operations of James’ businesses, had been a consultant for Project B until this fall but is now back in the fold as an adviser and board director, Burnett said.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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He, of course, would be welcomed back and possesses a skill set that NBA teams are intrigued by.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rosatom also possesses the know-how to build small modular reactors (SMRs), which Vietnam is considering for its nuclear energy portfolio in the future.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The film examines the challenges that Corbell has faced in his efforts to bring a spotlight to his findings.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The show examines the environmental and human cost of the atomic era through an artistic lens, tracing present day nuclear risk back to its Cold War roots.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 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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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Miles is a brilliant basketball player, comparable to a painter or actor with her showmanship on the court and a mind that operates at a different level than most other athletes.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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But all of the 222 guest rooms, which occupy the 23rd through the 30th floors of the towers, offer stellar, unimpeded sight lines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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To prevent Iranians from using the Iraqi network to make calls, Iran targeted cell towers operated by Iraqi telecommunication companies Asiacell and Korek near the border and then ordered security forces to shoot anyone approaching the area, Hassanpour said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Overlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooks. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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