as in overhead
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as in ignoring
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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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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
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
So what to make of the overlooking of this corruption of the market?
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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.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Compliance is another critical dimension that business leaders can't risk overlooking.
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Harvendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
That’s adjacent to what is technically a closetless third bedroom, overlooking the leafy treescape, although the listing is staged with it as a separate living room.
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
6 July 2026
Atop a steep granite cliff overlooking a river about two hours’ drive west of Ukraine’s capital, hundreds of people pitched tents on a festival camping ground.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
One of the key features is the dramatic spiral roof, which takes cues from an unfurled Chinese folding fan, a space that is accessible to visitors and serves as an observation deck overlooking the Huangpu River and the city's skyline.
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New Atlas,
5 July 2026
The elite Grand Tour begins with a team time trial in Barcelona, an opening stage which will take riders past the city’s famous Sagrada Familia basilica and finish with a short climb up a hill overlooking the popular tourist destination.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
One feels exposed, out in the elements, seeking shade from shapes that appear like altars or overlooking winding paths that veer high and low.
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Lara Johnson-Wheeler,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Post treatment, you’ll be served herbal tea on an outdoor patio overlooking the sea.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Luxury retail brands and hospitality experiences will also form part of the weekend program overlooking Lake Tegernsee.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Noun
This can lead to unnecessary restrictions or the overlooking of the important nutrients that carbs provide.
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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
Surveillance cameras captured a person dressed in dark clothing on a nearby roof overlooking the courtyard less than ten minutes before the killing, prosecutors said in charging documents.
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Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
That’s adjacent to what is technically a closetless third bedroom, overlooking the leafy treescape, although the listing is staged with it as a separate living room.
—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
6 July 2026
Atop a steep granite cliff overlooking a river about two hours’ drive west of Ukraine’s capital, hundreds of people pitched tents on a festival camping ground.
—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
One of the key features is the dramatic spiral roof, which takes cues from an unfurled Chinese folding fan, a space that is accessible to visitors and serves as an observation deck overlooking the Huangpu River and the city's skyline.
—
New Atlas,
5 July 2026
The elite Grand Tour begins with a team time trial in Barcelona, an opening stage which will take riders past the city’s famous Sagrada Familia basilica and finish with a short climb up a hill overlooking the popular tourist destination.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
One feels exposed, out in the elements, seeking shade from shapes that appear like altars or overlooking winding paths that veer high and low.
—
Lara Johnson-Wheeler,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Post treatment, you’ll be served herbal tea on an outdoor patio overlooking the sea.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Luxury retail brands and hospitality experiences will also form part of the weekend program overlooking Lake Tegernsee.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooking
Adjective
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The backbone of that integration is the reusability of the SpaceX Starship rocket, which was still in a test phase as of May but could connect the company’s segments and allow significant savings in overhead costs.
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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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.
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In just his seventh career start, Bennett (3-3) struck out six with no walks while dominating the last-place Angels until the their two-run eighth.
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Spain finally got on the board after dominating possession and chances thus far.
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But Alito’s stance against birthright citizenship goes beyond just forgetting his roots.
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For any leader overseeing transformational change, the challenge is figuring out how to fix one part of the company without forgetting about the other parts.
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From overseeing the Dodgers during one of the franchise's most influential eras to remaining involved in ownership and player development across the sport, the family's impact extended well beyond the major leagues.
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The judge overseeing the wrongful death civil case that John O'Keefe's family filed against Karen Read admonished more than a dozen lawyers involved in the case on Wednesday.
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But there is a difference between identifying agility as important and possessing it.
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In 1999, authorities jailed Gadd for possessing child pornography.
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Drill Tech-Obayashi alleges Yuba Water is steering that investigation away from examining its own operational decisions while focusing instead on the contractor’s work.
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The story reported that the victims had completed a safety course, while also examining state requirements and the large share of California boaters who had not.
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This is why much of the safety discussion still feels too forgiving to me.
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Shoppers note that the shorts are roomy and don’t bunch up, and that the elastic waistband is forgiving even while bloated.
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“Overlooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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