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 update was detailed through Xiaomi Technology’s official WeChat account, where the company outlined how the new hand design moves closer to human-scale manipulation and long-duration industrial operation.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The paper outlined best practices for responsibly using LCA data in the apparel and fashion industry, and Textile Exchange has implemented those protocols in this report.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Groffenberger said the measures outlined in the memo will remain in place for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends June 30.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Beyond that, the savings made on wages remain but, as outlined, Liverpool brought in plenty of high earners last summer to replace their leavers.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Trump last week outlined five goals for the massive air campaign.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The coppery hue comes through as red in contrast with her eye color and glossy lips, outlined in a tan pencil.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Mar. 2026
The memo also outlined instances where Pujoe had tried to bring a student to a downstate athletic competition and attempted to get students hotel rooms for competitions they were not supposed to attend.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The complaint, filed on behalf of Charles and Bennett by Plano lawyer James Mosser, calls for a jury trial to decide the trustees’ removal from office, a process outlined in state law.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The paper outlined best practices for responsibly using LCA data in the apparel and fashion industry, and Textile Exchange has implemented those protocols in this report.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Groffenberger said the measures outlined in the memo will remain in place for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends June 30.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Beyond that, the savings made on wages remain but, as outlined, Liverpool brought in plenty of high earners last summer to replace their leavers.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Trump last week outlined five goals for the massive air campaign.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The coppery hue comes through as red in contrast with her eye color and glossy lips, outlined in a tan pencil.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Mar. 2026
The memo also outlined instances where Pujoe had tried to bring a student to a downstate athletic competition and attempted to get students hotel rooms for competitions they were not supposed to attend.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The complaint, filed on behalf of Charles and Bennett by Plano lawyer James Mosser, calls for a jury trial to decide the trustees’ removal from office, a process outlined in state law.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlined
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The presence of Franco-Americans in the area can be traced back to 1840-1930, when nearly one million Francophone people emigrated from Quebec where farmlands were depleted and jobs scarce, to work in textile mills in New England.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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In Color Theories, Torres argues that it can all be traced back to navy blue.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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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,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the late afternoon prior to the shooting, the pair were arguing then went upstairs to move away from the children, who stayed on the first floor, according to an account from the eldest child that was summarized in the affidavit.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Though global attention has shifted, daily life in Ukraine remains defined by uncertainty.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sets by Illenium, Steve Aoki, BZRP, Vintage Culture, Armin Van Buuren, Alesso, Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Sara Landry, Major Lazer and others highlight a night defined by big production and packed audiences.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Musk also has sketched out a futuristic vision of building AI data centers on the moon with the help of the company’s Optimus robots and catapulting them into space.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cars have been sketched, modeled and brought to life for 140 years.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Outlined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlined. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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