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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
Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
Arkansas police have released a photo and sketch of a person of interest sought in connection with a double homicide at Devil's Den State Park, where a married couple was found dead while hiking with their two young children over the weekend.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 29 July 2025
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The steps taken this week are part of the progression that King, the team and physical therapist Scott Hacker began to sketch out last week.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Noun
On Saturday Night Live, a celebrity can bring intrigue and excitement to a sketch, but too many cameos and the sketch starts feeling like a summer-camp skit.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
Arkansas police have released a photo and sketch of a person of interest sought in connection with a double homicide at Devil's Den State Park, where a married couple was found dead while hiking with their two young children over the weekend.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 29 July 2025
Verb
Actually a loose spinoff of a character seen briefly in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (which still rules, by the way), Ballerina sees de Armas seeking vengeance against the tribe that killed her father, a group led by a nefarious figure sketched by Gabriel Byrne.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The steps taken this week are part of the progression that King, the team and physical therapist Scott Hacker began to sketch out last week.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketch
Noun
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Winning Daily 3 numbers from July 31 drawing Midday: 3-6-5 Evening: 3-2-4 Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Here’s a look at Thursday, July 31, 2025 winning numbers for each game Cash Ball 10-23-25-33, Cash Ball: 02 Lucky For Life 14-25-33-39-40, Lucky Ball: 10 Pick 3 Evening: 7-6-7 Midday: 4-9-4 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 July 2025
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There’s also a portrait of an adult Dolly in the lobby on the opposite side of the lobby.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The ever-changing portraits on display in the Sun Room communicated this idea without any words of translation.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The researchers also traced the origins of the key tuber-forming genes within the potato.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
31 July 2025
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Inside, powerful exhibits trace Nantucket’s free Black community and its abolitionist movement with original pews, archival letters and multimedia panels.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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As described in a press statement, the VMAs have been a pop culture juggernaut for more than four decades, celebrating the best music videos of the year with history-making performances, iconic tributes, culture-defining moments, and the biggest surprises from the world’s biggest superstars.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The environmental effects of the bombs described in the book are particularly scary.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The screen shows an illustration of an attractive young blonde woman lounging on a couch.—
Salvador Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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The coach points to Jaleel McLaughlin’s rookie season in 2023 as an illustration.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Stop padding job descriptions with laundry lists of software and skills.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of child abuse.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
Verb
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To showcase this commitment, vendors can adhere to the secure software development and deployment practices outlined in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Secure by Design Pledge.—
John Whittle,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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France and Saudi Arabia together issued a declaration backed by the Arab League and its members such as Egypt and Qatar, outlining steps toward implementing a two-state solution.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Players will investigate real manuscripts and historic accounts that complicate established theories; probe characters portrayed by actors and explore restricted areas in landmark monuments, some of which have never been accessed by non-custodians.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The Murder Mystery 2 star’s father, Stanley, was the inspiration for the character of Stanley Sugerman, a basketball recruiter Adam portrayed in 2022’s Hustle.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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“Sketch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketch. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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