1
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
Multilateral organizations may also need clear protocols outlining who can access confidential materials, under what circumstances, and for how long.
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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
Spurred by an August letter from the Anti-Defamation League of Michigan outlining the allegations, the university called on outside law firm Covington & Burling LLP to conduct an investigation.
—Taylor Romine, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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
Spurred by an August letter from the Anti-Defamation League of Michigan outlining the allegations, the university called on outside law firm Covington & Burling LLP to conduct an investigation.
—Taylor Romine, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlining
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The dominant view, tracing back to Aristotle, had long assumed that the Earth and other celestial bodies weren’t just separated by a chasm in space, but by distinctions in all other qualities too.Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is working on tracing the handgun that was used in the shooting, police have said.NBC News, NBC News, 18 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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One effective and impactful way to do this is through psychographic segmentation to group customers in a specific market or space based on defining attitudes, values or motivations.Emily Ketchen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, clearly defining service-level agreements (SLAs) ensures quality service with a framework for continuous support and performance monitoring.Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Outlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlining. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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