outlines 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of outline
1
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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2
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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outlines

2 of 2

noun

plural of outline
1
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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2
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
Verb
Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities. — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 Keller city council member comments After the second closed session, McMullin said the council’s resolution outlines all the concerns that Keller residents mentioned. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026 The legislation outlines processes for conditional amnesties and the reintegration of thousands of Kurds, including armed combatants who have lived or operated from strongholds in neighboring Iran, Iraq, and Syria for decades. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026 How that timer works varies from company to company, but the IRS outlines two common models. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 The 12-article draft legislation outlines the procedures for the disarmament of the group — which still retains the bulk of its weapons — and the rehabilitation of thousands of PKK members. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 The Hugging Face article outlines what capabilities these organizations need to possess. — Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The Bluesign System Substances List (BSSL) outlines consumer safety limits for substances in finished textile products. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 The expansion is part of CMPD’s facilities strategic plan, which outlines renovations and construction goals through 2035. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
In his experimental doc, Wadimoff has the Palestinian refugees recreate the experiences of their escape from Gaza on a barren stage marked out by chalk outlines, in the style of Lars von Trier’s Dogville. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 The sky was a smoky grayish-orange and trees a few hundred yards away had turned to ghostly outlines. — Lorraine Boissoneault, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026 But classes, workshops, books and experience have taught me practical approaches to developing outlines, deepening character arcs or revising scenes. — Rajani Larocca, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 Compressed color values—in contrast to the wide modulations in tone that Cassatt allowed elsewhere—heighten the sense of mass, while unexpected bright blue outlines seal their contours. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 Alternatively, the president could start over and build a plan consistent with the doctrine’s outlines. — Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026 According to the source, the broad outlines have largely been agreed upon, with the remaining discussions focused on implementation and timing. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Usual signals include overly polished images, bright colors on black backgrounds, brushstroke fonts with glowing outlines, crowded compositions and graphics or text filling every inch of the flyer. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 Okemo hovers just above Ludlow center, in the winter outlines of trails stand out clear and white. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlines
  1. traces
  2. summarizes
  3. contours
  4. summaries
  5. defines
  6. figures
  7. shapes
  8. silhouettes
Verb
  • The White Pass and Yukon Route traces a Gold Rush-era railroad from Skagway into the dramatic Coast Mountains and Canada.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
  • French shoemaker Méduse traces its first soft plastic beach sandal to 1946.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of traces
Verb
  • Adobe Stock Every time someone asks an AI model a question, summarizes a document or generates a piece of code, tokens are being consumed.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • In many cases, user behavior may be influenced by whether a source is cited, if a brand is mentioned, or if an answer summarizes the topic accurately.
    — Matthew Kayser, IndyStar, 23 July 2026
Definition of summarizes
Noun
  • Compressed color values—in contrast to the wide modulations in tone that Cassatt allowed elsewhere—heighten the sense of mass, while unexpected bright blue outlines seal their contours.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Power of silly shapes To seal the case, the research team manufactured an array of custom silly sprinklers featuring a wild variety of geometric loops and contours.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of contours
Noun
  • These include monthly summaries involving blood pressure trends, sleep breathing quality and insulin resistance trends.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Magnet Forensics unveiled Magnet AI this spring, an engine that surfaces artifacts in seconds and writes investigative summaries from the evidence.
    — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of summaries
Verb
  • The overarching curiosity, though, will be how this defines a key relationship for the club.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That means an operating model that defines who owns AI outcomes, how decisions get made and how successful use cases move from one corner of the business into the enterprise.
    — Patrick Pugh, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of defines
Noun
  • Team-mate Mbaye has also been discussed this summer but senior Liverpool figures insist their interest has only been exploratory to date and strongly dismissed suggestions that personal terms have already been agreed with the 18-year-old.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The past year has seen the first prosecutions of soldiers and military figures using classified knowledge to make money on these prediction markets.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • This combination will also naturally create unique shapes and proportion play.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Chairs, sofas, and tables with different leg shapes, heights, and orientations create competing lines that make a small space feel busy.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of shapes
Noun
  • Taylor Swift, Juno Temple and Gillian Anderson have all worn platform silhouettes as of late in varying colors and textures from brands like Gucci, Miu Miu and Paris Texas, among others.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Long considered a neutral by the fashion set, leopard pairs effortlessly with a range of fabrics, silhouettes and colors thanks to its earthy palette.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of silhouettes

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