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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
The book begins by outlining the various methodology around candying, with helpful charts and tips that lean more intuitive than overly technical.
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The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
For outlining or detailed work, start with a thicker version of the icing.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
The evolution of color in birds has been the focus of attention since Charles Darwin used them in outlining his theory of evolution by natural selection.
—Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
Stick with calming neutrals for a simple and elegant look, and finish off the charming ornaments by outlining them with natural twine and adding a star on top of the tree.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
Under the Biden Administration the Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technology Office (GTO) issued a report called the Next Generation Geothermal Liftoff report, one of 10 technology reports assessing current and future renewable energy technologies, and outlining their paths to commercialization.
—Pat Sapinsley, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Records show Reese wrote a memo to the Department of Human Resources outlining justifications for placing his former staffers on the list in September 2023.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Dec. 2024
By outlining reshoot and edit fees in advance, both parties can avoid miscommunication and delays.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
By outlining this upfront, creators ensure transparency and fair payment for their efforts.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
For outlining or detailed work, start with a thicker version of the icing.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
The evolution of color in birds has been the focus of attention since Charles Darwin used them in outlining his theory of evolution by natural selection.
—Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
Stick with calming neutrals for a simple and elegant look, and finish off the charming ornaments by outlining them with natural twine and adding a star on top of the tree.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
Under the Biden Administration the Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technology Office (GTO) issued a report called the Next Generation Geothermal Liftoff report, one of 10 technology reports assessing current and future renewable energy technologies, and outlining their paths to commercialization.
—Pat Sapinsley, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Records show Reese wrote a memo to the Department of Human Resources outlining justifications for placing his former staffers on the list in September 2023.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Dec. 2024
By outlining reshoot and edit fees in advance, both parties can avoid miscommunication and delays.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
By outlining this upfront, creators ensure transparency and fair payment for their efforts.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlining
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In addition to tracing a timeline from the 2016 Bitfinex hack to the present day and describing how federal authorities discovered Morgan and Lichtenstein’s involvement, Biggest Heist Ever raises a new series of questions about the hack and its implications.Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their findings also revealed that residents of the seaside resort favored by wealthy Romans had diverse backgrounds, primarily tracing their ancestry to eastern Mediterranean immigrants, highlighting the mobility of people and the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The team plans to use AWS technologies including Bedrock to automate content distribution by transcribing, summarizing and sharing press conferences in multiple languages.Robert Kramer, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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In healthcare, for example, Operator might assist radiologists by analyzing imaging reports, cross-referencing the latest research, and summarizing findings.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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In this interview, Hunter reflects on the lessons learned from his past ventures and how his unique background has led him to launch another category defining brand.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Start by defining clear work hours and turning off notifications after hours.Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Outlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlining. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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