outline
noun
the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
outlining
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present participleof outline.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Morgan Stanley raised its price target for the stock from $434 to $499, outlining that as long as supply is tight and Dell’s execution remains strong, these “blowout” quarterly reports are poised to persist.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Right now, public sentiment is still largely against using AI to generate text, although using it for research and outlining is becoming more acceptable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Last November, her legal team filed a three-page document outlining the arguments they plan to make in an effort to overturn her conviction.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
He appeared on Crooked Media and NPR and sat for Q&As with Ross Douthat, outlining his worldview for skeptical but receptive hosts.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
This book guides professionals to work through music, harnessing the processes that underlie music learning, and outlining developmentally appropriate methods to understand the role of music in children’s lives through play, games, creativity, and movement.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
