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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
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
Detectives were also able to create sketches of two people seen with the Ford Fusion at the time, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
His intention at that time was to teach people to sketch.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Noun
Two weeks later, police publicized a composite sketch of the suspect.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
Detectives were also able to create sketches of two people seen with the Ford Fusion at the time, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
Darjeeling doesn’t do right by most of its non-white characters, but in her brief scenes, Karan sketches an intriguing and beguiling woman.
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—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
His intention at that time was to teach people to sketch.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketch
Noun
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The event will feature 25 healthcare vendors, area restaurants, games, prizes and drawings.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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In among the newspapers, drawings and journal entries, Grigery found something that was tinged with sadness.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Highlighting the brand’s first Aqua Terra timepiece in 30mm, the campaign features portraits of Ariana DeBose, Ashley Graham, Tems, Danielle Marsha, Marisa Abela and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, the eldest daughter of Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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The first one featured a portrait of President Harry Truman as man of the year for his decision to bomb Japan.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The episode traces a February 2013 cruise aboard Carnival Triumph from Galveston, Texas to Mexico.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The exhibition consists of two parallel themes, one that charts Vuitton’s maritime connections, which is meant to pay homage to Shanghai, and one that traces its brand history, starting from its roots in Asnières, where the original workshop was established in 1859.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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TikTok users flooded the comment section with responses describing the scene as heartwarming and emotionally stirring.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The brothers ran, but Brown was fatally wounded, and witnesses described seeing a pickup truck fleeing the scene.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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An illustrator and illustrations teacher at the time, Jacobsen learned of Machine Head, a metal fabrication shop in the Crossroads, through Arts Upload, a PBS show featuring local art.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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Featuring illustrations by Nenka Myers, the book will arrive in spring 2026.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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When expectations need updating Fast-moving businesses often outgrow old job descriptions.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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When advocating for moral decisions—such as cutting ties with a supplier accused of labor violations—leaders should clearly outline the associated financial and operational consequences.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The complete national security agreement hasn’t been published publicly, although aspects of it have been outlined in statements and securities filings made by the companies, U.S. Steel said Wednesday.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Oh Ae-sun (played by K-pop superstar IU, who also portrays Ae-sun’s daughter Geum-myeong) is a poor but ambitious girl who grows up on South Korea’s Jeju Island in the 1950s and 1960s.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The feds’ case portrayed the mogul as a ruthless and micromanaging boss who, during the two decades before his September 2024 arrest, abused his larger-than-life status in the industry to control his employees and lovers alike through violence and intimidation.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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“Sketch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketch. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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