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as in traces
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 summarizes
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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as in contours
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface
place your hand on the paper and draw an outline around it
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as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
a printed outline of the lecture has been made available for all attendees
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Recent Examples of outlines
Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Sustainability is also a growing concern for Mount Gay, and Branker outlines several steps the distillery has taken to reduce its environmental impact.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Employers must provide individuals with their criminal history information, inform them of their right to correct inaccuracies, and include a copy of Article 23-A of the Correction Law, which outlines protections against employment discrimination based on criminal history.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Meier is among the authors of a WWF report that outlines steps towards restoring, conserving, and sustainably managing grasslands, and urges for them to be included in global UN targets aiming to restore 30% of degraded ecosystems and 30% of terrestrial and aquatic environments by 2030.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The filing outlines various risks, including dependence on financing, regulatory compliance, and market volatility, which could impact future operations and financial performance.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
The letter outlines the carols, music, and readings that will be featured during the hour-long ceremony.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The study outlines two main research areas within quantum robotics.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
The filing outlines various risks, including competition, the need for innovation, and compliance with evolving data protection regulations, which could impact future financial performance.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
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As for where that money is coming from, the report outlines three major categories.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Sustainability is also a growing concern for Mount Gay, and Branker outlines several steps the distillery has taken to reduce its environmental impact.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Employers must provide individuals with their criminal history information, inform them of their right to correct inaccuracies, and include a copy of Article 23-A of the Correction Law, which outlines protections against employment discrimination based on criminal history.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Meier is among the authors of a WWF report that outlines steps towards restoring, conserving, and sustainably managing grasslands, and urges for them to be included in global UN targets aiming to restore 30% of degraded ecosystems and 30% of terrestrial and aquatic environments by 2030.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The filing outlines various risks, including dependence on financing, regulatory compliance, and market volatility, which could impact future operations and financial performance.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
The letter outlines the carols, music, and readings that will be featured during the hour-long ceremony.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The study outlines two main research areas within quantum robotics.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
The filing outlines various risks, including competition, the need for innovation, and compliance with evolving data protection regulations, which could impact future financial performance.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlines
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Ball traces Posen’s more glamorous turn to his having attended Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, and having a friend circle that included Schnabel and Claire Danes.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both are strong indications that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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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
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Armed with a better picture of the illnesses, health authorities will develop a case definition, which summarizes the key features of the illness.Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a world overloaded with information, interactive dashboards, dynamic visuals, and concise video summaries can make data not only digestible but impactful.Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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These summaries provide a snapshot of the overall patient experience, highlighting key themes, concerns and satisfaction levels.Lauren Parr, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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This is quite a departure from the more darker vibe that defines the last generation of Vegas hotel designs.Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Apollo incorporates an Advanced Force Control Architecture and defines safety zones for enhanced operational safety.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Outlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlines. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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