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as in traced
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 described
to give a representation or account of in words
briefly sketched the intent of the reorganization plan
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Recent Examples of sketched
Spanish graphic designer, illustrator and sculptor, Peret, sketched the brand’s first logo, while architect Tonet Sunyer designed the first Desigual store in Ibiza’s port in 1986, a moment the brand is now celebrating 40 years later.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
At Ember, the girls tested the mineral composition in local tap water, held blind taste tests of water with fellow students and sketched out ideas inspired by their research.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Even so, his keynote speech Thursday at AI on the Lot sketched out a future of film that played well to an audience of converts but will likely raise hackles in other parts of the industry.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 May 2026
While Costanza’s plans go awry, Keiper has sketched out an itinerary that includes archery, getting her violin restrung and road trips with her husband.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Net zero sketched a horizon; fossil-fuel phaseout forces a reckoning with the interests and institutions that still tie economies to the old system.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
While traveling just outside of Tivoli in 1832, Cole sketched the ruin then popularly believed to be the Arch of Nero.
—Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
At that event, the artists sketched designs on large sculptures shaped like soccer balls and on an oversized picnic table, also for community members to paint.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Beenenga sketched the mural based on ideas and recollections from older adults interviewed by the Douglas County Housing Partnership.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
At Ember, the girls tested the mineral composition in local tap water, held blind taste tests of water with fellow students and sketched out ideas inspired by their research.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Even so, his keynote speech Thursday at AI on the Lot sketched out a future of film that played well to an audience of converts but will likely raise hackles in other parts of the industry.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 May 2026
While Costanza’s plans go awry, Keiper has sketched out an itinerary that includes archery, getting her violin restrung and road trips with her husband.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Net zero sketched a horizon; fossil-fuel phaseout forces a reckoning with the interests and institutions that still tie economies to the old system.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
While traveling just outside of Tivoli in 1832, Cole sketched the ruin then popularly believed to be the Arch of Nero.
—Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
At that event, the artists sketched designs on large sculptures shaped like soccer balls and on an oversized picnic table, also for community members to paint.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Beenenga sketched the mural based on ideas and recollections from older adults interviewed by the Douglas County Housing Partnership.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketched
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Its earliest iteration can be traced back to the 1870s, when Scottish inventor John Boyd Dunlop—best known for patenting the pneumatic tire—made good on his familiarity with rubber to design a low-top canvas shoe with a vulcanized rubber sole.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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According to AccuWeather, the cluster of disturbed weather over Mexico can be traced in part to moisture associated with Cristina, which reached tropical storm strength in the eastern Pacific Ocean south of Central America.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Last May, after playing through pain in his right hand, a slumping Alvarez was sidelined with what the team described as a muscle strain.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Rondeau described her father as a devoted dad who took her to volleyball and softball practice, went camping with her and taught her about the outdoors.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The blazer featured two wide lapels outlined in a whip stitch and stacked pocket flaps on each side of body.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The ideals that are outlined in the Declaration of Independence are timeless.—
Faith Salie,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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That earlier photo had depicted Jackie Kennedy in the same situation, forced to care for her two children alone after her husband's assassination.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
13 June 2026
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The slow dance came to a climax on June 9 — which is depicted in the far right panel — when skywatchers worldwide were treated to a dramatic planetary conjunction as Jupiter and Venus shone less than 2 degrees away from one another above the western horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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It will be defined by who constructs the systems that allow both to scale together—and who had the capital, the patience, and the mandate to start building before anyone else.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Boxy, Straight-Lined Furniture Sharp angles and rigid silhouettes once defined contemporary interiors, but designers are increasingly embracing softer forms.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Based on the real-life author, the second-oldest Ingalls daughter is portrayed as a tomboy and animal lover with a big heart.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Set in Punjab, the series centres on two brothers – Bobby and Bunty Manocha, played by Shaheer and Mishra respectively – whose lives are upended after Bunty vanishes following an encounter with a powerful figure named Goldy, portrayed by Kapoor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Washington — Fifty stars painted on deep blue next to seven red and white stripes will take the skies this summer on two United Airlines planes.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The painting was part of an exhibition called Eden, which closed June 6, and included portraits of Black people painted in green.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Sketched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketched. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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