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
Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
When David Jiricek got dipsy-doodled at the blue line, there Gustavsson was to make the save.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Trump is suing his Wall Street Journal for reporting about his dirty doodle to Jeffrey Epstein.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Verb
A certain James Gunn must have heeded this message, while doodling the Mighty Crabjoys logo in his notebook.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
When David Jiricek got dipsy-doodled at the blue line, there Gustavsson was to make the save.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
But the lovable doodle looked smart Saturday in a purple-and-orange bandanna.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Trump is suing his Wall Street Journal for reporting about his dirty doodle to Jeffrey Epstein.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doodle
Verb
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Peat fit in well with Arizona’s veteran lineup, as the freshman didn’t force the issue and played within the offense.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Guys were playing hard, everybody on that drive was doing their job, and getting guys down on the ground.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This was a darker point in Bowie's career, expressed by Cordell through the use of grey, black and red in his illustrations.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Architect Shalom Baranes shows elevation drawings for a new $400 million ballroom at the White House to members of the National Capital Planning Commission on January 08, 2026 in Washington, DC.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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When are the Hoosier Lottery drawings held?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But in contrast to these common caricatures, surveys of public opinion consistently show that most people around the world hold positive views of wolves, often overwhelmingly so.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Chamberlain also included a drawing of the girls in the group done on a paper tablecloth which included caricatures of Carpenter, Sandoval, Chamberlain and Sarah, as well as Carpenter's friend Amber Mark.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cleaning the surrounding area, not just the stain, helps prevent outlines as the shoes dry.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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One of my late friends, who was on the board of Intel, actually heard the outline of Jensen’s presentation and couldn’t believe how Andy railed against Jensen even as Jensen proved to be totally right and Andy totally wrong.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Each room will be accompanied by his audio narration, along with behind-the-scenes videos, original sketches and photographs.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The show concluded with a sketch of Yang playing a bartender at the JFK Delta Lounge.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In this intimate portrait of life during the exhilarating early days of the women’s liberation movement in Scandinavia in the 1970s, Pernille Ipsen tells the stories of the seven women who raised her, who were all part of the women’s movement in Denmark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth was often photographed wearing them to galas and other royal occasions, and sat for a portrait with the jewels in the 1950s.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From sleek silhouettes to insulated Chelseas and playful color options, these boots prove practicality can—and should—be fashionable.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The streamlined straight-leg silhouette is polished and flattering, while the subtle stretch keeps you comfy.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Doodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodle. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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