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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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as in overhead
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as in ignoring
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Recent Examples of overlooking
Harvendra Singh, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The beach club on Freier’s 367-foot Renaissance has everything a seafarer needs for a good time, including a dining area with a large six-seat table, multiple lounges overlooking a sizable screen, and a fancy bar with plenty of space for your crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
There is a firepit lounge, sand volleyball court and terraces designed for relaxation and hosting guests, all overlooking the lake.
—Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Their young eagles, Sunny and Gizmo, have since learned how to fly and have left the nest overlooking Big Bear Lake, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The building is modeled after a basilica layout, an open space four floors high with two levels of naves overlooking it on either side.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman said the Razorbacks are not overlooking the offensive firepower ASU possesses.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Convivial common spaces include the heated outdoor pool and the firepit and the picnic tables overlooking the moors.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
Policymakers who ignore this connection are overlooking the underlying structural issue.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Compliance is another critical dimension that business leaders can't risk overlooking.
—Harvendra Singh, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The only other sound came from the two mammoth screens overlooking the parking lot, broadcasting entertainment for those sitting on the restaurant balcony.
—Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The beach club on Freier’s 367-foot Renaissance has everything a seafarer needs for a good time, including a dining area with a large six-seat table, multiple lounges overlooking a sizable screen, and a fancy bar with plenty of space for your crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
There is a firepit lounge, sand volleyball court and terraces designed for relaxation and hosting guests, all overlooking the lake.
—Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Their young eagles, Sunny and Gizmo, have since learned how to fly and have left the nest overlooking Big Bear Lake, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The building is modeled after a basilica layout, an open space four floors high with two levels of naves overlooking it on either side.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman said the Razorbacks are not overlooking the offensive firepower ASU possesses.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Convivial common spaces include the heated outdoor pool and the firepit and the picnic tables overlooking the moors.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
Policymakers who ignore this connection are overlooking the underlying structural issue.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooking
Verb
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Throughout most of the game, the Bears were dominating the day.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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After dominating the at the box office this summer, the supernatural horror hit Weapons is finally available to stream at home.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But being cautious doesn’t mean ignoring the risks.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jeremiah has been ignoring Conrad’s texts, including a recent message wishing him a Happy Thanksgiving.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Bills are coming off a season in which Allen earned MVP honors — ahead of Jackson — while overseeing an offense that finished second in the NFL in scoring.—
Associated press,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Farhana Bhula, Director of Film4 and Alice Whittemore, Development & Production Executive are overseeing the project for Film4.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Routh has a criminal record, including a 2002 conviction in North Carolina for possessing an explosive device.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plot revolves around Raven’s father, the demon known as Trigon, and his efforts to take over Earth and reclaim his daughter by possessing the members of the League.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For those feeling especially upset over this video, Anderson recommends examining those feelings and channeling them in healthy, productive ways.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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To find an exoplanet, the most successful methods have leveraged examining the light from a star that might house them.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the world of management is not as forgiving.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The loose, forgiving silhouettes will keep you comfortable and chic from takeoff to landing, while high-quality fabrics make every purchase well worth the investment.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As the film starts, Maria is first met supervising a class trip to the local cider factory owned by local burgher Frank (Sean Gilder), whose daughter Pauline (Nia Brown) is in Maria’s class.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Talent shifts from large sets of tier-1 agents to a smaller set of specialists focused on supervising, handling escalations, training, and improving AI systems.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lithium batteries in overhead bins or carry-on bags can be hard to monitor, potentially delaying fire detection.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The overhead video showed a fast-moving object moving in a straight line above the waves in the waters off the coast of Yemen and captured what Burlison said was a Hellfire missile fired by another Reaper drone that appeared to strike the object.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Overlooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlooking. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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