How to Use overlook in a Sentence

overlook

1 of 2 verb
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  • We rented a suite that overlooks the lake.
  • Such a crime should not be overlooked.
  • The quarterback was overlooked by other teams.
  • The detective overlooked an important clue.
  • The mezzanine overlooks the dance floor, and has sofas and a bar.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked lush hills, and a herd of life-size elk and deer models stood in the sun.
    — Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
  • And a rain crust is easy to overlook when it’s concealed by a fine layer of powder.
    — Max G. Levy, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2023
  • By 2018, only one house remained on a portion of the street that overlooked the cliff.
    — Daniel A. Gross, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2023
  • On your next journey across the United States, don’t overlook the rails.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
  • This year, the Emmy Awards overlooked some major movie stars who brought their talents to the small screen.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 12 July 2023
  • There are also two back decks connected to the house — one of which overlooks a koi pond.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2023
  • Don't overlook this type of food as a lunch option, says McMordie.
    — Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Aug. 2023
  • There’s a sprawling 2,000-square-foot deck that overlooks both lakes, as well as a covered dock with two boat slips.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2023
  • And of course, don’t overlook Walmart’s crib deals like this one that converts to a toddler bed, daybed, and full-size bed.
    — Lauren Fischer, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Much like its leading pair of siblings, the series was overlooked for safer bets.
    — Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 12 July 2023
  • Aderholt also said the power of the purse strings held by Congress should not be overlooked.
    — Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Read Next Massive 2,300-year-old stone tomb at park in Italy went overlooked — until now.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Lunch is served overlooking the savannah at the edge of camp, or as a picnic on game drives.
    — Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The landlord likes his mother and was willing to overlook her son’s eviction, Alex said.
    — Aidan Gardiner, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Dickie has a glorious and airy villa in the hills — lots of steps — overlooking the sea.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Armed with four machine guns, five of the men climbed a hill and took positions overlooking the base and the antenna.
    — Oleksandr Chubko, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2023
  • The village of Castelluccio, on a bluff overlooking the plain, was all but destroyed in 2016.
    — Julia Buckley, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Step down to the dining area, which opens out to a large deck and stone patio, both overlooking the pond, plus a dock and an outdoor shower.
    — Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
  • Also superb, and too often overlooked on TV, is the sound design.
    — Judy Berman, TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
  • And when Henshall got down on one knee overlooking the sea in Ibiza, that is exactly what Tasha got.
    — Yusuf Khan, WSJ, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Even though New York gets all the big-city buzz, Chicago should not be overlooked when planning an urban getaway with your girls.
    — Vanessa Wilkins, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2023
  • Held in the spring, Bal de Siecle invited guests out onto the balcony and lawns overlooking the Mediterranean.
    — Peter Mikelbank, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023
  • The video pairs the ballad — co-written by Shawn Mendes — with an equally solemn visual where Jung Kook recites the lyrics alone while overlooking a cityscape.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2023
  • The impact of sinking land has been overlooked, said Leonard Ohenhen, the lead author of the study and a doctoral researcher at Virginia Tech.
    — Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Lures and flies that mimic crayfish are often overlooked for trout, but these crustaceans are one of their favorite prey items.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2024
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overlook

2 of 2 noun
  • The mounds and the overlook platform make for a worthwhile stop to take in the view.
    — John Pana, cleveland, 29 Sep. 2021
  • The scenic overlook along the Frio River is a must-see.
    — Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Oct. 2021
  • Be sure to follow the trail markers to the overlook off of the main trail.
    — Outside Online, 13 July 2022
  • To access the overlook, go to Greene Road, south of 79th Street.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2022
  • The 1-mile spur takes you off the trail to Sardine Peak and to the Ogden Canyon overlook.
    — Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 July 2021
  • The hike is marked well and leads to the scenic overlook, about a four-mile hike total.
    — Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2022
  • There’s also a longer trail that leads to an overlook of the falls.
    — Kae Lani Palmisano, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • There’s a great view of Cathedral Rock from the first overlook.
    — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 23 Sep. 2021
  • As many folks will tell you, the scenic overlook is a standout.
    — Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 13 Feb. 2022
  • One of the wardens moved to an overlook point and located the boat.
    — Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Kai pulled his truck into an overlook at the west end of Ho‘okipa.
    — William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022
  • Dotting the trail are 22 overlooks where guests can stop and take in the views from benches.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2023
  • More on parks:A great hike often leads to a great overlook.
    — Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Watch the ducks race from the Ship Creek overlook to the Bait Shack, but don’t worry — winners don’t need to be present to win.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2022
  • My final view of Redwood Canyon is from an overlook on the road.
    — Kyle Dickman, Outside Online, 13 July 2022
  • The first paper gives a great overlook of where the minerals were found.
    — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Slow down and take in more of the view at one of the highway's four overlooks that provide a glimpse of the mountains and valleys.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Out in nature:A great hike often leads to a great overlook.
    — Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2022
  • The overlook also has a carry-in boat launch for canoes and kayaks.
    — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2022
  • The overlook is less than a mile away from the Marufo Vega Trailhead.
    — Mitchell Willetts The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 25 June 2023
  • But the overlook, at the lake’s southwestern point, is the ideal place to get the wide view of the stadium’s curved form.
    — Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2022
  • Dip into the cobalt waters, jump from the volcanic cliffs, or get sprayed by the blowhole on the paved path from the overlook.
    — Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2023
  • But did the people who pronounced the death of this place stand at the overlook of Horseshoe Bend and see the plants and wildlife that still live there?
    — Jim Kristofic, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Be sure to take a break at the overlook and enjoy the views of the city, along with views of Aspen, Bell, and Red Mountains in the distance.
    — By sunset, Sunset Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The end of this 2.3-mile loop has an overlook of Kings Creek Falls, cascading 30 feet down.
    — Jonathan Olivier, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Throngs make the slow, steep climb to the overlook, many with selfie sticks, 12-inch zoom lenses, even full-sized tripods in tow.
    — Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2022
  • No other details were released on how the man fell from the overlook.
    — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 15 May 2022
  • Some re-grading of the sledding hill will also be done as part of the overlook upgrade.
    — Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2021
  • If a hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon isn't your thing, try seeing it from a glass-bottom overlook instead.
    — Michael Salerno, USA TODAY, 16 July 2023
  • There will be plenty of folks on this overlook so take your time for photos.
    — Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022

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