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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
Jamie Landeau, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025
Many of the videos posted to TikTok are sketches or jokes surrounding the theory.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Before beginning his career in acting, Redford had wanted to be an artist and spent 18 months in Paris, painting and even sketching with chalk on sidewalks for tips, according to AARP The Magazine.
—Kaitlin Stevens, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The tech — Loomia Electronic Layer (LEL) — is a flexible circuit sheet that bends, sketches, and survives in fabrics while carrying functions such as heating, lighting, or pressure detection.
—Jamie Landeau, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025
Many of the videos posted to TikTok are sketches or jokes surrounding the theory.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Taken together, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Ipsos sketch a clear picture.
—Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Before beginning his career in acting, Redford had wanted to be an artist and spent 18 months in Paris, painting and even sketching with chalk on sidewalks for tips, according to AARP The Magazine.
—Kaitlin Stevens, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketch
Noun
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Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Did anyone win the last Powerball drawing?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The film’s multi-generational female portraits examine how patriarchal burdens persist even in women-only spaces.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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The moon passes from the solar disk This inverted solar portrait was captured during the waning partial phase, as the moon slipped left to right off the sun's disk in the wake of the eclipse maximum.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Following the incident, law enforcement traced the suspect to a residence that was later identified as belonging to Hernandez Santana, according to the Sacramento District Attorney's Office.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Ray tracing on the RTX 5090 makes lighting look next-level real, the 2TB Gen4 SSD is big enough for your entire library, and the 360mm ARGB cooler keeps temps chilled.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump described how Kirk would ask him to fly across the country to appear at his events with little notice.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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This article describes attempted suicide.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In this photo illustration, the Luxshare Precision company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty Political analysts say the shift reflects how affluent Americans experience the economy differently than most voters.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints had a three-word description for Ivey's status as far as being a trade candidate.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Always verify the listing description and, when in doubt, ask the seller directly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The five-phase proposal outlined a gradual approach to providing the information while keeping within state and federal privacy laws.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Martin, Williams and director of security and safety Dave Korus outlined the travel itinerary and strategy in a team meeting on Monday.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fonzi’s second directorial outing tells the gripping story of Julieta, a young woman imprisoned after suffering a miscarriage, and Soledad Deza (portrayed by Fonzi herself), the courageous lawyer who dares to fight for justice in this deeply controversial and high-stakes case.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Both women played Effie White, with Holliday portraying the role first on Broadway, earning her a Grammy and Tony.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Sketch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketch. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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