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as in drawing
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
made a quick sketch from which she would create a more detailed painting later
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as in portrait
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
gave her boss quick sketches of the personalities of the clients he was about to meet
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as in to trace
to draw or make apparent the outline of
sketched the garden pavilion on a pad of paper so the homeowners would have a rough idea of how it was going to look
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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
briefly sketched the intent of the reorganization plan
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Recent Examples of sketch
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The show’s writers hail from both streaming and network shows and imbue Reggie Dinkins with an array of TV-comedy experience, including prestige (Insecure), lowbrow (Running Point), sketch (SNL), and high concept (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt).
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services had relayed its general thinking to states, but needed time to sketch out the exact details.
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Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Noun
Start a small sketch without turning it into a performance or a promise.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The show’s writers hail from both streaming and network shows and imbue Reggie Dinkins with an array of TV-comedy experience, including prestige (Insecure), lowbrow (Running Point), sketch (SNL), and high concept (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt).
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Verb
When Little John struggles to describe his dream girl, Robin instructs his protegee to sketch an image with words.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services had relayed its general thinking to states, but needed time to sketch out the exact details.
—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketch
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The winning numbers for the Wednesday, June 24, Powerball drawing are 13, 14, 16, 21, 38, and the Powerball is 14.
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The quirky chain has not officially announced the location, but a Formal Site Development Plan submitted to the city late last year included drawings identifying Trader Joe’s as the occupant.
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It was discovered by Amsterdam dealer Jan Six, a direct descendant of his namesake, the subject of a 1654 portrait by the artist, and it has been authenticated by experts Christopher Brown and Ernst van de Wetering.
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The carousel additionally featured a few vintage wedding portraits, presumably of her parents.
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Duckworth traced the origins of modern onboard spas to the launch of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas in 2009, which was the largest cruise ship in the world at the time.
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Founded by the Derby family, the estate traces its roots back to wheat farming long before wine arrived in the region.
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Kainerugaba’s associates describe him as a dedicated military officer who often eschews ostentatious displays of wealth.
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Others described people dancing and eating in that part of the park before the crash happened.
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The military cooperation is a stark illustration of the recent reversal in the relationship between the US and Venezuela.
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The clearest illustration is regional.
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Police said officers in the area quickly located a person matching the suspect's description, prompting a foot pursuit.
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This story was updated to include a description of Keyser’s final episode.
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Jefferies, another Wall Street firm, recently published a note outlining the views of a memory industry consultant who forecasts prices rising 30%-40% in the fourth quarter, and an additional 40%-45% in 2027.
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While American Fusion has outlined its validation strategy, the testing itself has not yet taken place.
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Texts, screen grabs, recordings and other records recovered from a search of Rinderknecht’s cellphones and presented in court portrayed a man who was by turns lonely and livid, angry at billionaires and ex-romantic partners while seemingly scared about his own declining mental health.
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Meanwhile, Krakow portrays protagonist Elizabeth Thatcher, who leaves behind her privileged life to become a schoolteacher on the western frontier in a coal mining town in 1900s Canada.
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“Sketch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketch. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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