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a general explanation or description of something
I was asked to give an overview of the company's sales figures. This book provides a broad overview of American history.
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Recent Examples of overview
The evening will start with a brief overview followed by small-group discussions where participants can share their perspectives on topics such as housing, economic development and sustainability, the release said.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
This entry provides an overview of the backlist and frontlist, the importance of effective list building, and the impact of technology on backlists and frontlists.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond appearances, both track activity, exercise, sleep, and stress, and use that data to provide an overview of your well-being.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Research has found grounding may also increase serotonin levels in the brain, per Woman’s Hospital of Texas’s 2025 clinical overview.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
This entry provides an overview of the backlist and frontlist, the importance of effective list building, and the impact of technology on backlists and frontlists.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond appearances, both track activity, exercise, sleep, and stress, and use that data to provide an overview of your well-being.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Research has found grounding may also increase serotonin levels in the brain, per Woman’s Hospital of Texas’s 2025 clinical overview.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overview
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2026
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Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene The faint outline of distant mountains shapes a far-off horizon, where the spluttering of racing 4x4s belongs to another world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Herd is currently laying out the outline of the flag on the ground.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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After this week’s storms, survey crews confirmed Tuesday that storm damage in Linn, Miami and Johnson counties in eastern Kansas came from four separate tornadoes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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More consumers now see the odds of a rate hike, rather than a cut, rising in the back half of the year, according to the latest Consumer Confidence survey.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Overview.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overview. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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