1
as in to trace
to draw or make apparent the outline of
she carefully outlined the tree before she started drawing in the leaves
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2
as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
outlined the important points in the introduction
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1
as in silhouette
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface
place your hand on the paper and draw an outline around it
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2
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a printed outline of the lecture has been made available for all attendees
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Recent Examples of outline
Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Carlson and Herzig outlined county changes either in place or in the works in response to the investigation.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
In the center of the room, swathed in shadow, is the faint spectral outline of a small boy.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Much of Mamdani’s platform, which is outlined on his website, relies on approval from either the governor or state legislators—or both, Gelinas noted.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Carlson and Herzig outlined county changes either in place or in the works in response to the investigation.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
Slides can generate presentation outlines, create slides, and design professional graphics on demand.
—PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
In the center of the room, swathed in shadow, is the faint spectral outline of a small boy.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outline
Verb
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Tomasso traces his approach to a moment early in his career.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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While Big Band music has roots tracing back to New Orleans, its major hubs included New York, Chicago and Kansas City.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Provide a narrative that summarizes any changes in revenue, expense reductions and board notices to monitor current financial status in the district.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Google search results have AI summaries at the top, the Gemini digital assistant can summarize web pages and answer questions in Chrome.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ododos Wide Leg Palazzo Lounge Pants Palazzo pants aren’t just a summertime silhouette in my book.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The formfitting silhouette and was presented during New York Fashion Week in September.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the county lawyer, called corporation counsel, issued a four-page document described as a summary of the findings.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The fallout from all this has defined an especially dramatic week in Spanish football.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Its artistic yet pragmatic nature also defines Valladolid’s role as a place of discovery platform, a prestige auteurs’ hub just weeks after San Sebastián — and a bridge for awards-season exposure.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These pants are available in a petite-friendly 29-inch inseam and feature a wide contour waistband that smooths you out.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, global features director and mattress reviewer Sam Cochran reported a similar experience when trying out the brand’s Lux Hybrid Mattress—which combines three layers of foam with a firm core support and contour-adapt coils.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The goal is clearly to emulate a series like Slow Horses or The Americans, yet all that attention paid to what the Talamasca does wrong only amplifies how the show fails to sketch a genuine identity for the group.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Oct. 2025
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New Metric’s previously announced The Eh-List stand-up specials are currently in production and will also feature on shozerTV, as will sketch show Picnicface from Shadowpine Studios.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Outline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outline. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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