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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
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
It’s located in the neighborhood of Hunts Point in King County, which overlooks Lake Washington and is about seven miles from Amazon HQ in downtown Seattle.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
The entire second floor has been transformed into a grand primary suite that’s complete with a mezzanine that overlooks the living room, a bedroom with a fireplace, a separate sitting/dressing room, two walk-in closets, a large bathroom, and a spacious laundry room.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Twice the size of its former offices, its new Lee Gardens Shanghai address overlooks the famed Suzhou Creek.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Mark insists on giving Donald a menacing tour of the One Well compound, which actually overlooks Indian Head Hills.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Disney's Parr House overlooks Cotino Bay, a massive body of water that guests will also be able to traverse via different types of watercraft.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
The hotel contains 15 rooms and a pool exclusively for guests that overlooks the ocean.
—Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Situated on a hill above the ancient port city of Trieste, Italy, his office at the International School for Advanced Studies overlooks a broad bay at the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
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 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
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
Verb
The Wild West saloon — fully equipped with fans, refrigerators, booze and a television — overlooks a pristine saltwater pool in the center of the quarter-acre yard.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
It’s located in the neighborhood of Hunts Point in King County, which overlooks Lake Washington and is about seven miles from Amazon HQ in downtown Seattle.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
The entire second floor has been transformed into a grand primary suite that’s complete with a mezzanine that overlooks the living room, a bedroom with a fireplace, a separate sitting/dressing room, two walk-in closets, a large bathroom, and a spacious laundry room.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Twice the size of its former offices, its new Lee Gardens Shanghai address overlooks the famed Suzhou Creek.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Mark insists on giving Donald a menacing tour of the One Well compound, which actually overlooks Indian Head Hills.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Disney's Parr House overlooks Cotino Bay, a massive body of water that guests will also be able to traverse via different types of watercraft.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
The hotel contains 15 rooms and a pool exclusively for guests that overlooks the ocean.
—Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Situated on a hill above the ancient port city of Trieste, Italy, his office at the International School for Advanced Studies overlooks a broad bay at the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooks
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Geographically, Sliwa and Cuomo perform best in Staten Island, while Mamdani dominates in Brooklyn.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Made in equal parts as creator Hugo Ensslin originally conceived it, the Green Chartreuse utterly dominates the experience, but back down the liqueur and boost the other two ingredients a touch, and the Tipperary is a bold but charming drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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If a film ignores the author and the core fans, there’s no chance.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Yet that argument ignores the fact that labor markets are a function of both supply and demand, both of which are positively affected by people.—
Ben Zweig,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Edward Glazer is the co-chairman of the Bucs and oversees real estate acquisitions for the family company, First Allied Corporation, according to Forbes.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The additions came about following proposals that were made to the organization’s board of governors’ Equity and Inclusion Committee — which oversees all of the Affinity Groups, and which is currently chaired by the actor Lou Diamond Phillips — and ultimately approved by the full board.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This molecule possesses both a low lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy and a minimal barrier for releasing lithium ions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hong Kong possesses the heritage, ecosystem, and connectivity to lead this transformation.—
Sunny Tan,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a new series from the Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast In the Dark, Heidi Blake examines the evidence and asks whether the British justice system got it wrong.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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There is little academic research that examines the differences between American and Canadian tourists abroad, according to Kim Dae-young, professor of hospitality management at the University of Missouri.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
27 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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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
Arthur Allen,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Under the new structure, OpenAI’s for-profit arm operates as the OpenAI Group Public Benefit Corporation but remains under the control of its nonprofit foundation.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Food insecurity is also a looming problem, said Paco Vélez, chief executive of Feeding South Florida, which operates food pantries, including 24 at South Florida schools, in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.—
Mimi Whitefield,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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TelevisaUnivision’s operating income for the third quarter came in at $265 million, down from $419 million in the prior year, owing in part to a one-time gain last year from selling non-core towers.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Trump spent decades in the real estate world building towers and casinos.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Overlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooks. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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