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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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Rachel Howard, senior technical emergency health advisor at the IRC, said only about 20% of contacts are currently being traced, meaning that health authorities are struggling to identify and isolate new chains of transmission.—
Will Gretsky,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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There’s a kind of warped ecosystem in the other world—some elements can be traced back to Parsons’ Backrooms content on YouTube and the digital folklore that preceded it, but the monster is a new, intriguing creation.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Images released by Mexican authorities also appear to show ventilation infrastructure inside the tunnel, underscoring what officials described as a sophisticated operation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Very little of Iran’s economy can accurately be described as belonging to the private sector.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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The company has outlined a goal of reaching a 15% operating margin by 2029, up from roughly 12% today, though Smith suggested there could be additional upside beyond that target.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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By then, analysts outlined how the NDAA’s provision to arm Iraq with equivalent systems could ultimately scupper any Kurdish acquisition, or at least delay it indefinitely.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Alex was also depicted by both Jahsaiah Williams and Max Fincham in Netflix's drama series based on the case called The Witness, also out June 4.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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De Gelsey always claimed the painting depicted his mother, and hung a study in his London home.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
5 June 2026
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These artists defined their own style in Detroit—raw, soulful, and forward-looking—and eventually captured a global audience.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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It’s also revealed that the Mach 4 (about 3,100 mph) is more than four times the speed of sound, while hypersonic flight is generally defined as Mach 5 and above.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Dozens of people submitted letters on Roberts’ behalf to dispute how he has been portrayed and provide details of his positive impact.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Andrew Scott famously played him in Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ hit BBC drama Sherlock and he has also been portrayed by the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Jared Harris, Dougray Scott, Eric Porter and Dónal Finn down the years.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Moorish influences extend from the bathroom doorways to the terrace, painted soft greens and pinks in contrast to the darker woods and fabrics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In fact, the coverage for the start of Davis’s second marathon was far more widespread than the first and included an article on Mark Samuels, the artist who painted the second Winkie billboard.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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