Is the word overlooking a verb?

Yes, "overlooking" can be a verb. It's the present participle of the verb "overlook."

Here are some examples of how it can be used as a verb:

* "The hotel overlooks the ocean." (Present tense)

* "We were overlooking the obvious solution." (Past tense)

* "I'm overlooking the garden from my balcony." (Present continuous)

It can also be used as a gerund (verb acting as a noun):

* "Overlooking the rules is a mistake."

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