as in plays
to spend time in aimless activity
I plan to spend the entire vacation just doodling
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Verb
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The mother of three also revealed that her daughter, Princess Charlotte, isn’t officially involved in rugby, but joins in when the family plays together at home.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026 -
In the production, Hayes plays Elliott, a writer grappling with creative paralysis who retreats to a remote cabin, only to find the line between imagination and reality dangerously blurred.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Francis is one of a growing number of Africans fighting for Russia in Ukraine, though exact figures are not known.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Front Page Highlights Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.—
Nicholas Confessore Devlin Barrett Kurt Streeter Amy Qin,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When are the Hoosier Lottery drawings held?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
31 Jan. 2026
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Winning Triple Twist numbers 02-16-22-33-37-39 Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bake off scraps of pie dough (either plain or with a sprinkling of cinnamon-sugar) until golden and crisp, then crumble into sundaes, parfaits, trifles, and more.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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Strawberries are delicious in cobblers, trifles, and crisps.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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Though naturalistic and individualized portraits have often been celebrated as a triumph of early Italian masters, this portrait was painted some 1,200 years earlier, in the 1st century AD.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Brasserie, for dinner, is moody space is a tribute to the original Fouquet’s in Paris, on the Champs-Élysées, with red velvet armchairs, black and white portraits of film stars, a roaming sommelier, and top-tier dishes.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That impressive and varied résumé, plus his background in architecture, won Mulier the plum post at Alaïa, where collections start with 3D shapes rather than flat sketches.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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There are also costume sketches, props and behind-the-scenes looks.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Turquoise pearl, and azure line the space, and a cylindrical hanging light sculpture made of hundreds of white and gold ceramic fish hangs about the lounge seating area.—
Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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The hot air just hangs about, causing the dish to cook unevenly with some spots nearly raw and others burnt.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The European Rail Traffic Management System, now rolling out across the continent and beyond, gives them real-time target speeds, illustrations of braking curves and line status information many miles ahead, allowing for smoother, safer and more energy-efficient operations.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Or, are you drawn to bright colors, bold illustrations, and more of a maximalist vibe?—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Doodles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodles. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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