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
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.
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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
As always, Lee is a master of sketching out the details of a community; this one, Red Hook, is almost a land lost in time, one that has stayed almost unwittingly stuck as the rest of Brooklyn and the world close in on it.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
Then start sketching that future.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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
As always, Lee is a master of sketching out the details of a community; this one, Red Hook, is almost a land lost in time, one that has stayed almost unwittingly stuck as the rest of Brooklyn and the world close in on it.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
Then start sketching that future.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketching
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Woods has grown up in Azle, with her roots tracing back to her grandparents, who also still live there.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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His mother, Hanan, recounts the history that brought them to that moment, tracing seven decades of displacement and survival.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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For Beijing, lunar missions such as the Chang’e program have been framed as national achievements, with officials openly describing helium-3 as a resource that could fuel China’s future energy needs for thousands of years.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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In a statement to ABC News Tuesday, Mattei blasted Martin over the letter describing it as the latest step in Jones' campaign of harassment targeting Aldenberg and the Sandy Hook families.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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This fan support led him to a United States Championship victory and an emotional, career-defining win in the ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 32.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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In Kathmandu, Nepal, where anger at the government boiled over in September 2025, the flag became the defining image as flames spread through the gates of Singha Durbar, Nepal’s ornate palace complex and seat of power.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The publication, curated by researcher Maria Pirulli, sheds light on da Vinci’s contribution to the fashion, textile, beauty and luxury industries, depicting the artist as an ahead-of-his-time champion of Made in Italy and branding.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Guistolise, Megan Hurley and Molly Kelley talk with CNBC in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 11, 2025, about fake pornographic images and videos depicting their faces made by their mutual friend Ben using AI site DeepSwap.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The shell appeared brighter in the northeast and southwest, with a fainter arc connecting the two regions to the northwest, outlining the outer edge.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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According to the Texas Tribune, Mitchell’s letter marks the first time that a Texas university system has formally limited discussions of trans and nonbinary identities, despite him not explicitly outlining what professors can and cannot touch upon.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Lopez received high praise for her performance in Hustlers, portraying a real-life exotic dancer who targeted and schemed Wall Street clientele out of money.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Strong has finalized his deal to play Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning, portraying an older version of the Meta CEO than viewers saw in the 2010 movie.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Some A-list attendees, such as music artist Stephanie Glitter and Francesca Mesiano, let their makeup do most of the talking, painting dramatic embellishments in gloomy hues on their faces.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Admission is $60, including two drink tickets, appetizers, music, painting canvas and raffle ticket.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Sketching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketching. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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