How to Use overlook in a Sentence

overlook

1 of 2 verb
  • We rented a suite that overlooks the lake.
  • Such a crime should not be overlooked.
  • The quarterback was overlooked by other teams.
  • The detective overlooked an important clue.
  • That last line is easy to overlook.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Don’t overlook those on your doorstep.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Don’t overlook new tax law changes.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • This cannot be dismissed or overlooked.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Estate sales move fast, and things get overlooked.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • In some cases, the test is overlooked.
    — Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The two front windows overlooked the beach.
    — Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Wait for the sun to set and draw a bath overlooking the lights of the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Of course, no detail is overlooked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • When in doubt, write down your core goals to ensure they don’t get overlooked.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Past research overlooked these fainter rings.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Bluestein chooses to overlook that.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026
  • Forty years later, the tower is be easy to overlook.
    — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Arched glass doors lead out to a terrace that overlooks the pool down below.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
  • That late steal was huge and his 11 assists went overlooked.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
  • But there is a nuance that often gets overlooked.
    — Max Votek, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the ocean, the views aren’t half bad either.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The toll injuries have taken can’t be overlooked.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Even the dramatic slide across the stage that led to a close-up crotch shot could be overlooked.
    — Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Police snipers perched on rooftops overlooking the site.
    — Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The latter isn’t something that should be overlooked.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Easy to overlook is the City of Gulfport.
    — Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The one area that is often overlooked is the space below the hanging rod.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Some overlooked a sliver of a private garden strewn with stones and moss.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
  • And a rain crust is easy to overlook when it’s concealed by a fine layer of powder.
    — Max G. Levy, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The mezzanine overlooks the dance floor, and has sofas and a bar.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024

overlook

2 of 2 noun
  • As many folks will tell you, the scenic overlook is a standout.
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 13 Feb. 2022
  • There’s also a longer trail that leads to an overlook of the falls.
    — Kae Lani Palmisano, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The hike is marked well and leads to the scenic overlook, about a four-mile hike total.
    — Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2022
  • Be sure to follow the trail markers to the overlook off of the main trail.
    — Outside Online, 13 July 2022
  • Kai pulled his truck into an overlook at the west end of Ho‘okipa.
    — William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
  • There will be plenty of folks on this overlook so take your time for photos.
    — Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The mounds and the overlook platform make for a worthwhile stop to take in the view.
    — John Pana, cleveland, 29 Sep. 2021
  • Short loops lead to hidden overlooks and lakeshore access.
    — Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The route is rigged with guide ropes and ladders and there are scenic overlooks to stop for water.
    — John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026
  • One of the wardens moved to an overlook point and located the boat.
    — Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 21 Mar. 2022
  • No other details were released on how the man fell from the overlook.
    — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 15 May 2022
  • There’s a great view of Cathedral Rock from the first overlook.
    — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 23 Sep. 2021
  • The overlook also has a carry-in boat launch for canoes and kayaks.
    — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2022
  • The first paper gives a great overlook of where the minerals were found.
    — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Then, take a dip in the cobalt waters or get sprayed by the blowhole on the paved path from the overlook.
    — Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
  • On the overlook of a dark, looming castle, scarred by war, two friends and lords look out through the mists.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2026
  • There’s time for gold panning, for a dog sled demonstration or for a hike up to an overlook.
    — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Feb. 2022
  • Dotting the trail are 22 overlooks where guests can stop and take in the views from benches.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2023
  • My final view of Redwood Canyon is from an overlook on the road.
    — Kyle Dickman, Outside Online, 13 July 2022
  • Some re-grading of the sledding hill will also be done as part of the overlook upgrade.
    — Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2021
  • There are signs directing visitors to the lake overlooks and signs for the main trail.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Part of the narrow-gauge track has been reconstructed near the overlook of a small stream.
    — Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2021
  • This gentle two-mile loop has forest views, scenic overlooks, and the chance to spot beavers or moose near the water.
    — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
  • And here are some fall color overlook places in four regions of the state if your family is up for a road trip.
    — Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Guests can also dine at the club’s restaurant, which sits on an overlook with a panoramic view of the beach below.
    — Katherine Cusumano, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2019
  • There are two structures providing shade on the trail, but none at the scenic overlook, the park service says.
    — Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • From the overlook, the road reads as a line dividing two expressions of the same dune system.
    — Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Dip into the cobalt waters, jump from the volcanic cliffs, or get sprayed by the blowhole on the paved path from the overlook.
    — Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Try Cabo da Roca, a scenic overlook on the coast near Sintra.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Slow down and take in more of the view at one of the highway's four overlooks that provide a glimpse of the mountains and valleys.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2023

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