as in to play
to spend time in aimless activity
I plan to spend the entire vacation just doodling
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Recent Examples of doodle
Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
The chalkboard doodle of a little boy comes to life.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
For people who are just reading or doodling or watching TV, or for a kid who needs something basic but reliable for games and school and chatting?
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The video begins with a view of a dog, who is a doodle puppy, according to a later comment from the poster, laying on top of a hedge outside a home.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
The chalkboard doodle of a little boy comes to life.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
Noun
The art of getting distracted in class was almost entirely analog — writing and passing notes, doodling in notebooks or textbooks, whispering or signaling to friends, throwing pencils up into those porous ceiling tiles.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
For people who are just reading or doodling or watching TV, or for a kid who needs something basic but reliable for games and school and chatting?
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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The second season will conclude the story for Dream (played by Tom Sturridge), the show’s central character and part one will debut on July 3, with part two on July 24 with a special episode concluding things on July 31.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Alex has given everything to the game and to the Golden Knights and has played through significant challenges in the pursuit of trying to win another Stanley Cup in Vegas.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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An illustrator and illustrations teacher at the time, Jacobsen learned of Machine Head, a metal fabrication shop in the Crossroads, through Arts Upload, a PBS show featuring local art.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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Featuring illustrations by Nenka Myers, the book will arrive in spring 2026.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The event will feature 25 healthcare vendors, area restaurants, games, prizes and drawings.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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The drawings, which range from portraits and still lifes to urban landscapes and fleeting moments, reflect Dylan’s sharp observational eye.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Entertainment included two balloon artists from Krys Kreations, two strolling caricature artists from Draw the Crowd and Polynesian and Hawaiian music performed by the Stanley Family Trio from Center for World Music.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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At a time when transgender people are under attack on many fronts, both the lack of representation and offensive caricatures of trans people cause real harm.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The president did not detail specific asks or outline how negotiations could proceed following the U.S. strikes.—
Jesse Byrnes,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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The Athletic reported in March that Silver would pitch the NBA Board of Governors with the outline of a plan to launch a new pro basketball league in Europe within the next couple of years.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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That's exactly what happened this week when NBA icon Michael Jordan rolled up on NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor and turned a casual reunion into a viral comedy sketch.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Day also shared that Close Encounters of the Third Kind director Steven Spielberg was supposed to be in the sketch too, but was cut for time.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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To her, these monochromatic portraits bolster an African aesthetic due to their classic feel that stands the test of time.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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Many of the writers Giard photographed chose to use his pictures as their official author portraits, and many praised him for his ability to capture their essence.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
Noun
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With its satin sheen and one-shoulder silhouette, the Prettygarden Maxi Dress is ready for weddings, rooftop dinners, or any event that calls for a bit more glam.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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This summer, in particular, Swift seems to have reverted back to classic, feminine silhouettes and approachable styling after dabbling with a bit of logo-mania during the 2024-2025 football season.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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“Doodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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