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as in ignores
to fail to give proper attention to
you've overlooked your chores again this week
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as in oversees
to be in charge of
you'll be asked to overlook larger projects in the future
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as in possesses
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 examines
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 forgives
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 operates
to look after and make decisions about
the engineer hired to overlook the construction of the canal
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as in towers
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
just down the road there's a great overlook where you can get a panoramic view of the valley below
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Recent Examples of overlooks
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area Le Negresco overlooks the Promenade des Anglais, a four-mile stretch from the airport to Old Town along the water, lined with hotels and restaurants and the Casino de Nice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
At the heart of Kukuiʻula is The Club, with a 21,000-square-foot Plantation House that overlooks Kukuiʻula Bay Harbor.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The boxy, low-rise office overlooks a verdant wetland frequented by otters and egrets.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Framing developer hesitation as a market failure, as is done in AB 2166, overlooks that such uncertainty is inherent to large-scale development and new technology.
—Eliza Terziev, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
For supporters, the argument overlooks how an increasingly global economy works.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Hanson’s home is a quick golf-ride to the clubhouse and overlooks the driving range, as well as the first hole.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Firepit, orchard access, floor-to-ceiling windows Nestled among Pennsylvania’s apple orchards lies this raised A-frame that overlooks the rolling hills of the Amish countryside.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Ryan Brennan
april 21, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The pair has been seen at various scenic overlooks, and community members have shared photos of them on social media.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Trails lead through the forest to caves, scenic overlooks, and other rock formations, like a 50-foot-high natural bridge.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Visitors can also explore the visitor center, hiking trails, including the historic bed of William Gillette’s miniature railroad, picnic areas and scenic overlooks above the Connecticut River.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
The adjustable strap is a thoughtful detail for island life; the hat will stay secure on breezy overlooks and also on bumpy, windy ferry rides from island to island.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Known for its dramatic 300-foot canyon walls, scenic overlooks, and opportunities for hiking and climbing, the remote landscape is also part of the Antelope Valley.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
Other overlooks, like Cape Royal, a narrow finger that thrusts out into the central part of the canyon and boasts a 270-degree view, were as intact and stunning as ever.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Its Southern-style porch overlooks the ocean as well as the property’s butterfly garden, giving the space an extra boost of romance.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area Le Negresco overlooks the Promenade des Anglais, a four-mile stretch from the airport to Old Town along the water, lined with hotels and restaurants and the Casino de Nice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
At the heart of Kukuiʻula is The Club, with a 21,000-square-foot Plantation House that overlooks Kukuiʻula Bay Harbor.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The boxy, low-rise office overlooks a verdant wetland frequented by otters and egrets.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Framing developer hesitation as a market failure, as is done in AB 2166, overlooks that such uncertainty is inherent to large-scale development and new technology.
—Eliza Terziev, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
For supporters, the argument overlooks how an increasingly global economy works.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Hanson’s home is a quick golf-ride to the clubhouse and overlooks the driving range, as well as the first hole.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Firepit, orchard access, floor-to-ceiling windows Nestled among Pennsylvania’s apple orchards lies this raised A-frame that overlooks the rolling hills of the Amish countryside.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Community members have shared photos of the dogs at various scenic overlooks along the parkway, and residents report the animals appear to be losing weight over time.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The pair has been seen at various scenic overlooks, and community members have shared photos of them on social media.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Trails lead through the forest to caves, scenic overlooks, and other rock formations, like a 50-foot-high natural bridge.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Visitors can also explore the visitor center, hiking trails, including the historic bed of William Gillette’s miniature railroad, picnic areas and scenic overlooks above the Connecticut River.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
The adjustable strap is a thoughtful detail for island life; the hat will stay secure on breezy overlooks and also on bumpy, windy ferry rides from island to island.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Known for its dramatic 300-foot canyon walls, scenic overlooks, and opportunities for hiking and climbing, the remote landscape is also part of the Antelope Valley.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
Other overlooks, like Cape Royal, a narrow finger that thrusts out into the central part of the canyon and boasts a 270-degree view, were as intact and stunning as ever.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooks
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The rapid development of AI, which now dominates so much public discussion, will surely be as transformative as the development of the steam engine or electrical power in earlier times.—
Jed Perl,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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High tide gives you the ethereal, hovering-on-water moment that dominates travel feeds.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The notion that Related is a rapacious developer being handed a giveaway ignores the history.—
Peter Peyser,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The authors take aim at TRIPS and TRIPS-Plus agreements by stressing the dangers of a colonialism of information that ignores individual countries’ political and economic circumstances.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cacioppo—who taught herself to code from books before writing Vanta’s first prototype—now oversees roughly 1,000 employees.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Volunteers from local neigborhood watch group Shomrim were on the scene quickly, Rabbi Herschel Gluck, who oversees a nearby branch of the organization, told CNN.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Inter Miami defeated Orlando 4-2 at Inter&Co Stadium in March and possesses the firepower to replicate that result.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The Higgs field also possesses electroweak and hypercharge.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Apr. 2026
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Through fluid storytelling and character studies, the show examines the impact of Jamie’s actions on those around him and highlights the radicalization of young boys in toxic online spaces.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the May issue of The Atlantic, Idrees Kahloon examines America’s gerontocracy problem.—
Drew Goins,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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As Zhou explained, the micromotor operates autonomously rather than remaining fixed in place.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s in addition to his private ambulance and paramedic service, which generates roughly $270,000 annually and operates out of his home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, England.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Office renovations and conversions in Charlotte Post-COVID, office towers have to either entice people to come back to the cubicle or change uses.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Box was established in 2007 in downtown LA, long before the rise of the glassy towers that now crowd the area.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Overlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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