1
as in traced
to draw or make apparent the outline of
she carefully outlined the tree before she started drawing in the leaves
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2
as in summarized
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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Recent Examples of outlined
The district maintains an anti-bullying policy outlined in its student handbook.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors outlined the evidence against Hisham Abugharbieh in a motion for his pretrial detention, filed Saturday.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Detailed instructions are outlined in the notice.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The issues outlined in the audit formed the basis of the brand management contract that was proposed.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
From 1875 to 1929 it was delineated by a simple circle outlined in chalk (hence the name), but today the circle is much more esteemed with presentation stands and roses planted in the shape of a horseshoe.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Continuing about contrasts, Lighton outlined the decision to have Colin’s character be part of a barbershop quartet in the movie, rather than part of a Mensa group, the latter of which is used in the novella.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors outlined the evidence against Hisham Abugharbieh in a motion for his pretrial detention, filed Saturday.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Detailed instructions are outlined in the notice.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The issues outlined in the audit formed the basis of the brand management contract that was proposed.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
From 1875 to 1929 it was delineated by a simple circle outlined in chalk (hence the name), but today the circle is much more esteemed with presentation stands and roses planted in the shape of a horseshoe.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Continuing about contrasts, Lighton outlined the decision to have Colin’s character be part of a barbershop quartet in the movie, rather than part of a Mensa group, the latter of which is used in the novella.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlined
Verb
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The outline was traced by Christopher inside his prison cell in Japan, half a world away.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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At least 34 people in 13 states have been sickened with salmonella poisoning traced to contact with backyard poultry, including some with infections resistant to common antibiotics, federal health officials said.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Activities of journalists in relation to sources are often summarized under the terms of newsgathering or sourcing.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reaves’ return would be a boost in a series that has become defined by injuries.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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General manager Brad Holmes acknowledged Saturday that this year’s preparation carried a little bit more fire, fueled by the frustration of falling short and a heightened sense of urgency that defined every decision.—
Bob Tripi,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Planners razed coconut plantations, sketched marina slips and golf courses, and ordained where tourists would sleep, eat, and jet ski.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Chris sketched a picture of the cell — a tiny space that closes in around him day by day.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Outlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlined. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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