as in to play
to spend time in aimless activity
I plan to spend the entire vacation just doodling
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Recent Examples of doodle
Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
In the first photo, Sterling can be seen doodling on a drawing board while sitting in a fully pink car seat that's personalized with her name at the top in black, cursive letters.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
There was one recent day at work, where things were getting on top of him, when one of Chen's doodles made all the difference.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Classic Clip The San Francisco Giants’ 2025 schedule reveal
Paul Lukas, who retired this May from a 25-year run as the world’s foremost sports-fashion critic, grew up doodling team logos in the margins of his school notebooks.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
In the first photo, Sterling can be seen doodling on a drawing board while sitting in a fully pink car seat that's personalized with her name at the top in black, cursive letters.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
Holly, a 4-year-old golden doodle, has a lot of responsibility.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
There was one recent day at work, where things were getting on top of him, when one of Chen's doodles made all the difference.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no word whether the band, who is in the middle of a residency at Sphere in Las Vegas, will play the show.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
15 Jan. 2025
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After launching with a preview performance in Pittsburgh on March 12, the upcoming North American tour will officially open March 15 in Austin, where the show plays in partnership with South by Southwest.—
Gordon Cox,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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Source photographs for illustration above: Screenshots from Cameo.—
Sophie Haigney,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The illustration also includes a completely prostate Mickey Mouse, representing the Walt Disney Company, which owns ABC News.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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His drawings show the tail positions and facial expressions wolves use to communicate with other pack members.—
Al Wolter,
Outdoor Life,
10 Jan. 2025
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Both shows consist of drawings, photographs and sculptures, most of which were first conceived or produced in the 1970s and 1980s.—
Ashley Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Trump tells his supporters that the left views them with contempt, and progressives don’t do enough to challenge that caricature.—
John Blake,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Amid this success, cards and custom prints from the shop — including T-shirts featuring a caricature of Hatch — have become bestsellers locally and online.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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The broad outlines of other potential deals exist, though they are beset by major obstacles.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
16 Jan. 2025
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In addition to the release of hostages, the outline of the ceasefire agreement, which is not yet finalized, includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops, a Palestinian prisoner exchange, an influx of humanitarian aid and the reopening of the Rafah Crossing, Hamas spokesperson Basim Naim said.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Also featured are archival materials such as photographs, slides, sketches, publications and the initial communal offerings from the work’s installation.—
Ashley Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The late-night sketch comedy show also revealed that Dave Chappelle will host and GloRilla will be the musical guest on Jan. 18.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While most of the portraits on view at the AGO don’t depict specific women, Newton’s face appears again and again.—
Brigit Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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The result is an exceptional collection of portraits of children made between the 16th and 19th centuries located in their Mallorca museum.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In addition to its hassle-free silhouette, the scarf is made from fluffy faux fur that’s ultra toasty.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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In the Dior cabine, some of them can wear anything, others must have models in harmony with their silhouette, their style and looks.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Doodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodle. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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