1
as in traces
to draw or make apparent the outline of
she carefully outlined the tree before she started drawing in the leaves
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Relevance
2
as in summarizes
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 contours
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 summaries
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 outlines
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
The law outlines an appeals process and allows for people on the registry to apply for expungement after three years.
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Matthew Kelly
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The report outlines the financial challenges districts face in meeting special education costs, noting that state and federal funding does not cover all expenses and districts often must draw from their general funds to fill the gap.
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Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
From defining an impact thesis to developing an investment process, the roadmap outlines five concise steps for integrating aging considerations into long-term investment strategies.
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The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Park is the author of the Switch On Diet With Fat Metabolism, which outlines this four-week eating plan.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 June 2026
One, the Construction Work Plan, outlines new work to be done over the next eight years.
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Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
The report outlines rising costs and developmental delays for each of the aforementioned pieces of hardware, and shows how some Artemis systems were years late, billions of dollars over their original estimates and facing major technical problems.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
The Department of Transportation outlines the basic policies in major carriers’ contracts.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Throw in high steal rates the past two seasons in a solid conference, solid defensive work overall, plus-rebounding for his position and his ability to get free points in transition, and the outlines of a role-playing wing are there.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Studio executives are reportedly considering developing a script out of one of the two outlines with which they’ve been presented.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
But we’re told they’ve been presented with two outlines and will commission one script from there.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
The statues' graceful outlines and cascading folds of clothes all radiate elegant simplicity.
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Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 June 2026
While talks are ongoing with key details still to be worked out, the outlines of a deal include Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and letting ships pass without paying tolls, sources told Axios.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Each panel is made of a flax-linen blend with delicate floral outlines of blooms and leaves.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Legal professionals use ChatGPT to draft initial contract language, summarize legal documents, explain complex concepts in plain language, prepare deposition outlines, and structure legal arguments.
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Allbusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
Rather, the department outlines a checklist developers must complete to get a stamp of recommendation from city staffers before going before the Commission.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
The law outlines an appeals process and allows for people on the registry to apply for expungement after three years.
—
Matthew Kelly
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The report outlines the financial challenges districts face in meeting special education costs, noting that state and federal funding does not cover all expenses and districts often must draw from their general funds to fill the gap.
—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
From defining an impact thesis to developing an investment process, the roadmap outlines five concise steps for integrating aging considerations into long-term investment strategies.
—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Park is the author of the Switch On Diet With Fat Metabolism, which outlines this four-week eating plan.
—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 June 2026
One, the Construction Work Plan, outlines new work to be done over the next eight years.
—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
The report outlines rising costs and developmental delays for each of the aforementioned pieces of hardware, and shows how some Artemis systems were years late, billions of dollars over their original estimates and facing major technical problems.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
The Department of Transportation outlines the basic policies in major carriers’ contracts.
—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Noun
The giant birthday card also featured the girls' signatures and outlines of their footprints in white paint.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Throw in high steal rates the past two seasons in a solid conference, solid defensive work overall, plus-rebounding for his position and his ability to get free points in transition, and the outlines of a role-playing wing are there.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Studio executives are reportedly considering developing a script out of one of the two outlines with which they’ve been presented.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
But we’re told they’ve been presented with two outlines and will commission one script from there.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
The statues' graceful outlines and cascading folds of clothes all radiate elegant simplicity.
—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 June 2026
While talks are ongoing with key details still to be worked out, the outlines of a deal include Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and letting ships pass without paying tolls, sources told Axios.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Each panel is made of a flax-linen blend with delicate floral outlines of blooms and leaves.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Legal professionals use ChatGPT to draft initial contract language, summarize legal documents, explain complex concepts in plain language, prepare deposition outlines, and structure legal arguments.
—
Allbusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlines
Verb
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Rich in both scenery and history, the White Pass & Yukon Route traces the path of gold seekers through some of the most rugged landscapes in North America.
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More about Goldhofer and its NC expansion The move marks a significant expansion for the firm, which traces its roots to 1705 and formal establishment in 1946.
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That trifecta, along with an overwhelming sense of gratitude emanating from the stage at Wolf Trap Filene Center June 30, summarizes The Generations Tour.
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That pretty much summarizes the film’s plot.
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The whites of lights and balloons popped, and black suits seemed extremely dark while clearly retaining their cuts and contours.
Noun
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Before Monday’s investigation summaries posted online, neither agency had posted anything publicly.
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Although the court livestreams the audio of oral arguments, that’s not the case for the summaries the justices give of their opinions.
Verb
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The cruise line’s Marella Explorer 2 also offers cruises exclusively for grown-ups, which the line defines as those 17 and older.
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The company’s bet is that the same speed that defines its team can be brought to the systems companies rely on every day.
Noun
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Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
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The movie welcomes several major Hollywood figures, including Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin and Glenn Close.
Noun
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Look at the jagged lines, the geometric shapes, the neon colour schemes, the tall collars, the billowing short sleeves.
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Seen in relaxed shapes and often layered or paired with unexpected colors, the pattern feels ironically cool, rather than preppy.
Noun
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Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel reinvented cuts and materials and silhouettes.
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Jennifer Garner’s Polished Polo If your style favors classic silhouettes, Jennifer Garner’s sunset look belongs in your closet.
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