as in overhead
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as in ignoring
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as in dominating
to look down on
the fortress overlooks the city
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as in forgetting
to fail to give proper attention to
you've overlooked your chores again this week
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as in overseeing
to be in charge of
you'll be asked to overlook larger projects in the future
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as in possessing
to cast a spell on
the superstitious grandmother actually believed that the baby had been overlooked by a gypsy woman
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as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
quickly overlooked the table of used books to see if there was anything of value
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as in forgiving
to dismiss as of little importance
definitely not the kind of spouse to overlook even a single instance of marital infidelity
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as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
the engineer hired to overlook the construction of the canal
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Recent Examples of overlooking
Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
So what to make of the overlooking of this corruption of the market?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025
Book a suite or opt for a room with a balcony overlooking bustling Delmas Avenue in the heart of downtown.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Compliance is another critical dimension that business leaders can't risk overlooking.
—Harvendra Singh, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 2026
His dream family apartment overlooking the Mediterranean Sea was a heap of rubble and shattered glass.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Leaders often devote significant attention to selecting the right platforms, tools, and vendors while overlooking the learning systems necessary to support adoption, experimentation, knowledge sharing, and workforce capability development.
—Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Rolex is strengthening its ties to New York ahead of the opening of its new North American headquarters, unveiling an exclusive partnership with Rockefeller Center and a new clock overlooking the landmark’s famed rink.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
An iconic water tower overlooking the former Boise Factory Outlets mall on the edge of the city will stay put despite the shopping center’s demolition — but with a permanent change to its longtime look.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
The architect transformed eight 40-foot shipping containers into a nearly 2,600-square-foot residence overlooking peaceful cow pastures.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
The backstory Built on a bluff overlooking Treasure Island Beach, the hotel opened in 2003 as the flagship property of Montage Hotels & Resorts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The opportunity to exchange their handwritten vows to one another at the Sveti Sava in Montenegro — a scenic outdoor venue overlooking the Adriatic Sea — was in part by chance, as Allen was already booked to perform on the cruise ship Oceania Allura in Italy at the very same time.
—Tricia Despres, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Noun
This can lead to unnecessary restrictions or the overlooking of the important nutrients that carbs provide.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
So what to make of the overlooking of this corruption of the market?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025
Book a suite or opt for a room with a balcony overlooking bustling Delmas Avenue in the heart of downtown.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Compliance is another critical dimension that business leaders can't risk overlooking.
—Harvendra Singh, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
The open mid-modern tropical common area is equipped with two communal tables overlooking a tower of bamboo and an open kitchen where Ayurvedic meals are prepared, including daily teas made by an in-house herbalist.
—Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 2026
His dream family apartment overlooking the Mediterranean Sea was a heap of rubble and shattered glass.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Leaders often devote significant attention to selecting the right platforms, tools, and vendors while overlooking the learning systems necessary to support adoption, experimentation, knowledge sharing, and workforce capability development.
—Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Rolex is strengthening its ties to New York ahead of the opening of its new North American headquarters, unveiling an exclusive partnership with Rockefeller Center and a new clock overlooking the landmark’s famed rink.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
An iconic water tower overlooking the former Boise Factory Outlets mall on the edge of the city will stay put despite the shopping center’s demolition — but with a permanent change to its longtime look.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
The architect transformed eight 40-foot shipping containers into a nearly 2,600-square-foot residence overlooking peaceful cow pastures.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
The backstory Built on a bluff overlooking Treasure Island Beach, the hotel opened in 2003 as the flagship property of Montage Hotels & Resorts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The opportunity to exchange their handwritten vows to one another at the Sveti Sava in Montenegro — a scenic outdoor venue overlooking the Adriatic Sea — was in part by chance, as Allen was already booked to perform on the cruise ship Oceania Allura in Italy at the very same time.
—Tricia Despres, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooking
Adjective
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Relying on a single overhead light fixture is another design habit that now reads as a faux pas.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Addressing Modern Behavior Patterns Verification tools such as these address behavior patterns such as preemptive ignoring, digital curiosity, and selective responsiveness, all of which have become more common in recent years.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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So far, Argentina jerseys are dominating the area, with an hour and a half to go before kickoff.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Controlling regulations For all this to work, NextEra and Dominion need to excel in the final way that utilities make profits – dominating the regulatory arena.—
Conor Harrison,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Still, there are some smart, well-meaning voices of caution who warn Democrats against forgetting their scruples.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Many homeowners also expect instant results, forgetting that soft-wash treatments often continue working for several weeks after application.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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During her tenure overseeing environmental protection efforts in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, Shore, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, said utilities were beginning to develop closure and remediation plans for older disposal sites.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Alex Young of Hidden Pictures will also exec produce, with Honey Trap’s Kaylee McGregor co-producing, and Chelsea Kujawa and Maria Ascanio overseeing the film for Lionsgate.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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According to Yolo County Superior Court logs, Hader was awaiting rulings on multiple felony cases in Yolo County at the time of the alleged stabbing, including violating a probation agreement by possessing firearms, and had been due to appear in court on July 23.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Always use caution when possessing, using or discharging fireworks.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Sports features prominently across day one, with JioStar sports and live experiences CEO Ishan Chatterjee examining sport as a platform for fandom, AI and commerce, followed by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta on cricket’s global expansion and La Liga president Javier Tebas on fan engagement and enforcement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Federal investigators have arrived at Butler Memorial Airport to begin examining the plane crash that killed 12 people Sunday morning.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The headline number holds and the news headlines are forgiving, but the real cost lands further up on higher storage buyers.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The elastic waistband is forgiving (especially post-resort buffet), and the wide legs allow airflow, even in hot climates.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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“Overlooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooking. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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