1
as in tracing
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 describing
to give a representation or account of in words
briefly sketched the intent of the reorganization plan
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Recent Examples of sketching
While sort of sketching ideas for that, the other ones started coming to me, of having Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett together as sisters also being quite different.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
In the wake of Balmain’s death, his right-hand man and a studio veteran of over three decades picked up the mantle by finishing the fall 1982 collection the late founder had begun sketching.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 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
Segle began by sketching her dream design, then testing different patterns and doing eight bodice mock-ups with inexpensive fabric before finding the perfect fit.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Typically, the White House sends Congress a supplemental spending request sketching out its funding asks; that hasn’t happened yet.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Central bankers from around the world gathered on Thursday in Grand Teton National Park for the opening of the Kansas City Fed's annual Jackson Hole symposium, where Powell will give a keynote speech on Friday sketching out his view of the economy and, investors hope, where rates are headed.
—Ann Saphir, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Then start sketching that future.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
In the wake of Balmain’s death, his right-hand man and a studio veteran of over three decades picked up the mantle by finishing the fall 1982 collection the late founder had begun sketching.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 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
Segle began by sketching her dream design, then testing different patterns and doing eight bodice mock-ups with inexpensive fabric before finding the perfect fit.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Typically, the White House sends Congress a supplemental spending request sketching out its funding asks; that hasn’t happened yet.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Central bankers from around the world gathered on Thursday in Grand Teton National Park for the opening of the Kansas City Fed's annual Jackson Hole symposium, where Powell will give a keynote speech on Friday sketching out his view of the economy and, investors hope, where rates are headed.
—Ann Saphir, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Then start sketching that future.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketching
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Questlove on drums, Pino Palladino on bass, Saadiq dropping in, Roy Hargrove tracing trumpet lines through the ether.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Pitchfork,
15 Oct. 2025
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Multiple projects invite audiences as co-creators, from participatory explorations to decade-long digital archives, tracing how the internet evolved from a space of eager creativity and connection to one where humans have become commodified as product.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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Since their 23-9 win Sunday against the Browns, the Steelers have not minced words when describing the playing surface for the game.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Velasquez, who was wearing a seatbelt, was not injured and has not been charged in what officials are describing as an accident on a dark road.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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But the God-fearing, first-time candidate is hoping to appeal to Florida voters at a time that the Democratic Party is struggling trying to find relevance or a defining identity in the MAGA era.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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The video was a career-defining event, and in its aftermath D’Angelo developed complicated feelings about it.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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The cardstock depicting everything from NFL standouts to Pokémon and even Taylor Swift is one of the hottest toy categories in stores this year.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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While there are strong free speech interests in depicting historical figures, OpenAI believes public figures and their families should ultimately have control over how their likeness is used.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Last week, Universal Music Group Chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge sent a memo to his staff outlining the efforts being made to develop commercial opportunities related to Gen AI to benefit songwriters and artists and generate new revenue.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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The deal includes a 20-point proposal and a formal declaration co-signed by regional leaders, outlining a vision for peace, stability and reconstruction across the region.—
Cameron Schoppa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Garfield is leading the feature that is now in production, portraying the leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trump then spoke before the Israeli Knesset, portraying the ceasefire as a personal and unparalleled victory.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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But another study is painting a more-nuanced picture of feline behavior.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Explaining exactly why this particular trend, like so many confounding memes and viral nonsense, will travel unbelievably far on the web, and elsewhere, is as easy as painting wind.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Sketching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketching. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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