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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
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 July 2025
In 2017, the BBC reported that another sketch of the New York skyline that Trump had produced for a 2005 charity auction had resold for $30,000.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Kirke describes sketching the foundations of the song on a cocktail napkin in the bar at Memphis' legendary Peabody Hotel.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Noun
The highly successful and popular comedian, 61, has been an institution in late night TV for nearly three decades, starting in the weird world of sketch comedy and eventually making his way to a desk first occupied by the legendary David Letterman.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 July 2025
In 2017, the BBC reported that another sketch of the New York skyline that Trump had produced for a 2005 charity auction had resold for $30,000.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Verb
Schimpf sketched a scenario: American satellites detect Chinese warships and notify U.S. forces, which fire a volley of, say, forty cruise missiles.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Kirke describes sketching the foundations of the song on a cocktail napkin in the bar at Memphis' legendary Peabody Hotel.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketch
Noun
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Winning Daily 3 numbers from July 19 drawing Midday: 9-1-5 Evening: 1-2-3 Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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Powerball 28-48-51-61-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3 The Pick 10-23-24-35-41-42 Pick 3 1-4-4 Fantasy 5 13-33-34-38-40 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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There’s also a portrait of an adult Dolly in the lobby on the opposite side of the lobby.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The ever-changing portraits on display in the Sun Room communicated this idea without any words of translation.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Edge systems verify their authenticity, expiry and batch while tracing their movements for regulatory compliance.—
Amy Gu,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Astronomers then traced the origin using a ground telescope in Chile known as ALMA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Verb
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The Grand Canyon has never been adequately described in words or music notes.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Status Indian is the Canadian term used to describe those still governed under the Indian Act of 1876.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The cover is an illustration of Ohtani and his dog, who is holding a baseball in his mouth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Stop padding job descriptions with laundry lists of software and skills.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of child abuse.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Odds For Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier There are plenty of fight options for UFC 318, but as outlined above, the Holloway-Poirier fight will headline Saturday night.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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On her Instagram post for her second week of the challenge, Miller outlined her expenses: Regular bills: $291.88 (That also included $21.65 for subscriptions like streaming services, which Miller said doesn't make sense to cancel for a month and restart).—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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AnnaSophia Robb portrayed Violet Beauregarde, the bubble-gum obsessed child who finds a Golden Ticket and is ultimately turned into a blueberry.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Cooper Koch, who portrayed the younger brother Lyle Menendez and previously received a Golden Globe nomination for his breakthrough performance, was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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“Sketch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketch. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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