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
Instead, vignettes provide a meandering exploration, connecting past and present and sketching parallels between father and son.
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Lindsay-Abaire makes a real meal of sketching the rest of the neighborhood association, played by a bevy of nimble theatrical comedians, though their own simmering resentments tend to eddy alongside the central Kyra-Elliot conflict.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
As the story goes, Helou and neighbor Ryan Burke — a tech veteran and fellow dad — dreamed up the concept during playdates, sketching the framework while their kids napped.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Throughout the day, people can’t seem to stop reaching for means of documentation — their camcorder, digicam, phone, at one point even a palm-size notebook where a young artist from the neighborhood was sketching one of the sphinxes.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
For example, the Zenacolor 74-Piece Drawing Set only comes with pencils and tools for sketching.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
After sketching her design, Bray created her own pattern and made a mockup out of an old bedsheet.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Vakil and his colleagues then went back to the AI model, sketching a proof of the general case and asking it to fill in the details.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Older kids might be fascinated by the artists sketching portraits, while little ones can take in the sights from a stroller.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Lindsay-Abaire makes a real meal of sketching the rest of the neighborhood association, played by a bevy of nimble theatrical comedians, though their own simmering resentments tend to eddy alongside the central Kyra-Elliot conflict.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
As the story goes, Helou and neighbor Ryan Burke — a tech veteran and fellow dad — dreamed up the concept during playdates, sketching the framework while their kids napped.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Throughout the day, people can’t seem to stop reaching for means of documentation — their camcorder, digicam, phone, at one point even a palm-size notebook where a young artist from the neighborhood was sketching one of the sphinxes.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
For example, the Zenacolor 74-Piece Drawing Set only comes with pencils and tools for sketching.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
After sketching her design, Bray created her own pattern and made a mockup out of an old bedsheet.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Vakil and his colleagues then went back to the AI model, sketching a proof of the general case and asking it to fill in the details.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Older kids might be fascinated by the artists sketching portraits, while little ones can take in the sights from a stroller.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketching
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At the state dinner on Tuesday evening, the King reaffirmed the deep bonds between the US and UK, tracing their roots to World War II.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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This tool pinpoints the ancient latitude of any modern location, tracing its journey back to the peak of the supercontinent Pangaea.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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When Pope Francis used to call the parish priest in Gaza, as he was known to do every evening during Israel’s attacks on the Palestinian enclave, the Vatican always declined to provide details, describing the initiative as a personal pastoral act by the pope.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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The 2007 Fortune piece that named the mafia quoted then-COO David Sacks describing what made the company work in the first place.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Ly emphasizes that recurrence in identical locations is one of the most defining features.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Making a living in independent film is a defining tenet for the duo.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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More recently, Trump’s Truth Social account shared a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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An athlete would be prevented from depicting their high school or using its facilities or property in their NIL.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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This week, Bonta joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from mainly Democratic states submitting a comment letter to the Postal Service outlining their opposition.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In past election cycles, candidates are given a slip of paper outlining the dual requirement.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Cody Hayes/TikTok Scores of online companies are increasingly turning to generative AI technology to deceive consumers, falsely portraying themselves as struggling small businesses to charge a premium for lower quality products, an ABC News visual investigation found.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Adding to the moment was the anticipated appearance of Kevin Thompson, known for portraying Ewoks in Return of the Jedi, and the husband of a Santa Clarita Arts Commissioner.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Valdez’s agency was in damage-control mode this winter, releasing a 20-minute video that focused primarily on the pitcher’s upbringing, painting him in a personable light.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The laggards in the polls also took on Steyer, painting him as hypocritical for claiming an environmentalist’s mantle, after acquiring some of his vast wealth with fossil fuel investments.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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“Sketching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketching. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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