OVERLOOKING Synonyms: 243 Similar and Opposite Words

overlooking 1 of 3

adjective

as in overhead

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overlooking

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noun

as in ignoring

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overlooking

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verb

present participle of overlook

as in dominating

to look down on the fortress overlooks the city

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as in forgetting

to fail to give proper attention to you've overlooked your chores again this week

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as in overseeing

to be in charge of you'll be asked to overlook larger projects in the future

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as in possessing

to cast a spell on the superstitious grandmother actually believed that the baby had been overlooked by a gypsy woman

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blessing

as in examining

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 forgiving

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 supervising

to look after and make decisions about the engineer hired to overlook the construction of the canal

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Recent Examples of overlooking

Noun

That’s the part of the AI conversation that businesses risk overlooking. — Brent Saunders, Fortune, 31 July 2026 This can lead to unnecessary restrictions or the overlooking of the important nutrients that carbs provide. — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026 So what to make of the overlooking of this corruption of the market? — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025 Book a suite or opt for a room with a balcony overlooking bustling Delmas Avenue in the heart of downtown. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025 Compliance is another critical dimension that business leaders can't risk overlooking. — Harvendra Singh, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Verb

On a slight hill, wooden bench swings hover over the ground, overlooking many of the park’s trails. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 Tinies Tinies in South Main Village offers a patio and upstairs terrace overlooking downtown Fort Worth. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 Cyber Insurance One of the most notable gaps Fuchtman sees small businesses overlooking is cyber insurance, even as reports indicate as many as 80% of small businesses are dealing with cyberattacks each year. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 The rooms are very spacious, and all feature a lovely balcony overlooking the imposing mountains, a bathroom with both a shower and a bathtub, and plenty of storage. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The living room has expansive windows overlooking the rocky landscape. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 Locals on social media and at the press conference also criticized the governor for overlooking the damage in Milton, which has a population of fewer than 12,000 people. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Investors are overlooking that case based on longstanding past experience with the Fed. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Opened in 1907, the Plaza sits at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, overlooking Central Park. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooking

Adjective

Resilience should be evaluated as an investment rather than dismissed as overhead or a hedge.

— Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Napoli appeared to be coasting to victory against Roma after a stunning overhead kick from Frank Anguissa and a Scott McTominay header.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of overhead

Noun

Strategic ignoring begins with recognizing that attention is not an unlimited asset, but a leadership resource.

— Nick Leighton, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Addressing Modern Behavior Patterns Verification tools such as these address behavior patterns such as preemptive ignoring, digital curiosity, and selective responsiveness, all of which have become more common in recent years.

— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026

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Verb

With 11 games on the schedule for tonight, the NBA is back in full swing and dominating our televisions.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Genres, in that sense, also feels refreshing, emphasizing actual books and tactile media at a cultural moment when AI is often dominating conversations.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of dominating

Verb

That terrible scenario that doesn't easily fade definitely caused everyone to believe Quinn was at it again on Monday night – messing up again, forgetting that the last play was fourth down instead of third down.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Selling the future without forgetting the past That loyalty matters especially now.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Mark Salling, who played Noah Puckerman, died at 35 in 2018 in what appeared to be a suicide after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography.

— Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
Zachary Christian Cooper, 22, of Boyd was arrested by Department of Public Safety investigators Thursday morning at the Rhome Fire Department, on allegations of online solicitation of a minor and possessing child pornography.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of possessing

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The recurring shape adds another detail for researchers examining reports of unexplained objects near restricted locations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Chan-jin said regulators were examining whether the IPO would require a review under the country's rules designed to protect minority shareholders.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of examining

Verb

The remarkably, borderline unbelievably forgiving Adams became good friends with her ex-husband.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
But after Gouken’s tragic murder — the particulars will eventually be revealed in flashbacks — Ken and Ryu went their separate ways, Ken never forgiving Ryu for failing to save Gouken’s life.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of forgiving

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