doodling

present participle of doodle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of doodling Try coloring, building with blocks, or doodling beside a younger child. Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025 Solène is left alone on the boat, doodling eyes, a woman, and a crescent moon. Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doodling
playing
Verb
  • Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.
    Lauren Costantino September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The Chiefs also were playing without rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals, who is recovering from an injury.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Doodling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodling. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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