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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
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Swift has served as host and musical guest on the sketch-comedy show over the years.
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Lily Boyce,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Within weeks of that lunch, the two were sketching out plans for a high‑performance electric sports car, and Musk soon led Tesla’s first major funding round.
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Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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Noun
His father, who founded the Link Piano and Organ Company, probably disregarded the sketch as a young boy’s fantasy.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Swift has served as host and musical guest on the sketch-comedy show over the years.
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Lily Boyce,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Verb
His process included both sketching and photographing his subjects before creating full-sized works.
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Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Within weeks of that lunch, the two were sketching out plans for a high‑performance electric sports car, and Musk soon led Tesla’s first major funding round.
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Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketch
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The ticket matched four winning numbers and/but not the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, July 3, with a 3x multiplier, the California State Lottery said.
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Saturday’s Fantasy 5, Florida Lotto and Powerball drawings begat one jackpot winner.
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Vexed by the story, Gonzalez created acontemporary portrait of Katteuha.
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This is the portrait of then-General George Washington at Valley Forge, praying for guidance when the fight for America's independence seemed lost.
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Origins of the phrase can be traced back to a May interview with Efraín Juárez, who led Pumas UNAM to the Liga MX Clausura final.
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Mizuho Americas analyst Dan Dolev told the Journal that the majority of these cuts probably trace to a post-pandemic hiring correction rather than AI itself.
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Tribes describe the last of three waves of European incursions, nearly 85 years after Serra hung the first Mission bell in San Diego in 1769, as the most brutal.
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Rodríguez described scenes of children hospitalized with amputations and survivors grieving multiple family deaths.
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While the earliest complete Bible, the Codex Sinaiticus, lacks illustrations, by the fifth century illustrations began accompanying biblical texts, enhancing their visual and spiritual impact.
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
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While conducting surveillance, McCurnin spotted a man riding an electric scooter who matched the suspect’s description.
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Make care work, such as offering emotional support, mentoring, and change management, part of the job description.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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During a recent industry webcast alongside leaders from Cisco, Intel, and Nutanix, Debo Dutta, Chief AI Officer at Nutanix, outlined a strategic blueprint to help executives navigate this transition.
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For all her talk of women as allies, Siebel Newsom portrays conservative women who criticize other women as dupes manipulated by MAGA leaders.
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Rob, who died in December at age 78, portrayed George Washington in a segment inspired by the first president’s decision to step away after two terms in office.
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“Sketch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketch. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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