outlines 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of outline

outlines

2 of 2

noun

plural of outline

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of outlines
Verb
The county’s long-term Tourism Master Plan, which outlines a 20-year vision for sustainable tourism development, aims to retain the growth experienced during the years after the COVID-19 pandemic and continue building on that momentum. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024 In this political analysis, Carter — who paved the way for the Camp David Accords — outlines the historical and religious context behind the conflict and tensions in the Middle East. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlines
Verb
  • Beyond jolly attitudes among fund managers and other market participants, the phenomenon traces back to low trading volume and a lack of potentially harmful economic and earnings reports, though jolly attitudes among investors.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This supports the likelihood that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.
    Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The device features two lenses — a wide-angle one and an auto-tracking one — and an optional AI analysis feature that keeps track of and summarizes the bath’s visitors.
    Wes Davis, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Buried in the thousands of pages of medical records, correspondence and memos that build the hospital’s case against Weiner is a single sheet that summarizes the dying moments of seven people.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • These summaries are presented in a separate overlay on screen.
    David Nield, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Iffy message summaries remain unaffected by the additions.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The latest example defines Hartford in a way that exudes quality and travels well; very well, in fact.
    Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Whether mentoring rising entrepreneurs or speaking at industry conferences, DJ's dedication to helping others achieve their goals defines his approach to business.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025

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“Outlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlines. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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