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
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
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 The Oasis Restaurant, overlooking the main swimming pool and garden, serves possibly the best hotel breakfast in the city—so many choices, all made in house—and it’s included in the room rate. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The kitchen also opens up to a breakfast room overlooking the English garden. —Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 The bedrooms include a primary suite (stay here for a private terrace with valley views), plus additional rooms overlooking the gardens. —Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 Critical Loop — an energy tech company based in an office overlooking the Long Beach Airport — has already landed major clients and investors with its power management controller. —Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 The story begins in 1971, inside Seattle’s Pike Place Market, a famous crowded stretch of storefronts overlooking Elliott Bay. —Nick El Hajj, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 In addition to the many excursions available, including horseback riding, hiking with a local guide, and kayaking, an afternoon is well-spent around A Mandria’s large, glittering pool overlooking the Ortolo Valley. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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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
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Inside a ritzy event venue overlooking the Kansas City skyline, Royals majority owner John Sherman on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new stadium in Crown Center, a celebratory announcement that marked the apex of the team’s yearslong, chaotic hunt for a new home. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 The Oasis Restaurant, overlooking the main swimming pool and garden, serves possibly the best hotel breakfast in the city—so many choices, all made in house—and it’s included in the room rate. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The kitchen also opens up to a breakfast room overlooking the English garden. —Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 The bedrooms include a primary suite (stay here for a private terrace with valley views), plus additional rooms overlooking the gardens. —Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 Critical Loop — an energy tech company based in an office overlooking the Long Beach Airport — has already landed major clients and investors with its power management controller. —Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 The story begins in 1971, inside Seattle’s Pike Place Market, a famous crowded stretch of storefronts overlooking Elliott Bay. —Nick El Hajj, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 In addition to the many excursions available, including horseback riding, hiking with a local guide, and kayaking, an afternoon is well-spent around A Mandria’s large, glittering pool overlooking the Ortolo Valley. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlooking
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The sleek staging, highlighted by a moving lighting beam that ran the length of the catwalk and three overhead video screens that faced each side of the arena, benefited from frequently frantic lights that added more drama to Welch’s story songs.— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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And for years, at the height of summer, the sun is nearly directly overhead.— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
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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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Ella Langley is dominating country music Ella Langley is on top of the world.— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Two of the biggest companies dominating the industry are Kalshi and Polymarket.— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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The real danger is forgetting why people cared in the first place.— Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
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To me, rest is actually forgetting about the clock and responsibility for a short period of time.— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
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That included a new pair of coordinators — Chris Marve, the defensive boss, and Brennan Marion, who’s overseeing the offense.— Pat Graham, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a powerful figure within Iran’s political system, is heading the team and is overseeing the overall direction of the negotiations.— Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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Machado was arrested on suspicion of 26 charges, including seven murder counts, two counts of making false returns or statements and four counts of possessing an assault weapon, according to Yolo County jail workers.— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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The bill would also increase the personal possession limit for buying and possessing recreational pot from one to two ounces – something the state’s consumers and law enforcement agencies don’t need.— Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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British counter-terrorism officers, some wearing protective clothing, are examining the scene near the Israeli embassy in London after police said an unnamed group claimed to have targeted the building with drones carrying dangerous substances.— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Now, however, there’s confirmation that the FBI is examining DNA evidence recovered from the scene.— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2026
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For now, at least, the audience seems forgiving, which lets Jomboy try new things.— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
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