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as in tracing
to draw or make apparent the outline of
she carefully outlined the tree before she started drawing in the leaves
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as in summarizing
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 outlining
Kick-starting an effective partnership starts with outlining core goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Multilateral organizations may also need clear protocols outlining who can access confidential materials, under what circumstances, and for how long.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
In this respect, the third plenum and the recent liquidity boost missed a trick in not outlining a Keynesian style stimulus for the economy (or even longer-run structural one).
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This involves clearly explaining the reasons behind the decision, acknowledging the impact on employees and outlining any severance or benefits packages.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There are even detailed birth plans, outlining all types of scenarios.
—Mark Taubert, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
As well as outlining the movie's story, Gunn also shared his inspiration behind it.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
In her article on the cistern, Smithsonian correspondent Sonja Anderson detailed this rich history, outlining the Castle’s origins and evolution from a museum building and residence into an administrative office and visitor center.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
An evidence generation plan is a road map outlining the data that will be gathered throughout a drug’s development.
—Nida Khan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Multilateral organizations may also need clear protocols outlining who can access confidential materials, under what circumstances, and for how long.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
In this respect, the third plenum and the recent liquidity boost missed a trick in not outlining a Keynesian style stimulus for the economy (or even longer-run structural one).
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
This involves clearly explaining the reasons behind the decision, acknowledging the impact on employees and outlining any severance or benefits packages.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There are even detailed birth plans, outlining all types of scenarios.
—Mark Taubert, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
As well as outlining the movie's story, Gunn also shared his inspiration behind it.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
In her article on the cistern, Smithsonian correspondent Sonja Anderson detailed this rich history, outlining the Castle’s origins and evolution from a museum building and residence into an administrative office and visitor center.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
An evidence generation plan is a road map outlining the data that will be gathered throughout a drug’s development.
—Nida Khan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlining
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Health experts cite as main culprits for the increase waning vaccination rates and a loss of broad immunity tracing to coronavirus lockdown protocols.Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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This might involve techniques like distributed tracing to understand the end-to-end flow of transactions, real-time anomaly detection to identify emerging trends and patterns, and incident response to quickly diagnose and mitigate issues.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Robyn included a collage of screenshots from the New York Times article summarizing the ordeal between Blake and Baldoni.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lively also received online support from her sister, actress Robyn Lively, who shared a collage of screenshots summarizing the conflict between Blake and Baldoni.Shania Russell, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Clearly defining your goals ensures your data strategy supports your broader business objectives.Chris O'Neill, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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For lovers of thoughtful accessories, two of Amberjack's most recent designs encapsulate their commitment to defining what dress-casual footwear can be.Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Outlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlining. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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