1
as in traced
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 described
to give a representation or account of in words
briefly sketched the intent of the reorganization plan
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Recent Examples of sketched
Planners razed coconut plantations, sketched marina slips and golf courses, and ordained where tourists would sleep, eat, and jet ski.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Chris sketched a picture of the cell — a tiny space that closes in around him day by day.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
To illustrate his entrepreneurial vision, legend has it that King took a cocktail napkin and sketched out a triangle connecting Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
—The Oklahoman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The Paul of these pages, sketched by sixteen scholars, is close to his contemporary Philo of Alexandria.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Nearly three years after the premiere of Season 1, Season 2 of the twisting mystery show expanded the world Dave originally sketched out in her novel, which was then adapted by her husband Josh Singer into the television series.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
And then in 1844 came Robert Chambers’s best-selling proto-Darwinist Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation, which sketched a plausible outline of biological evolution.
—Kathryn Hughes, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Musk also has sketched out a futuristic vision of building AI data centers on the moon with the help of the company’s Optimus robots and catapulting them into space.
—The Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Musk also has sketched out a futuristic vision of building AI data centers on the moon with the help of the company’s Optimus robots and catapulting them into space.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Chris sketched a picture of the cell — a tiny space that closes in around him day by day.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
To illustrate his entrepreneurial vision, legend has it that King took a cocktail napkin and sketched out a triangle connecting Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
—The Oklahoman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The Paul of these pages, sketched by sixteen scholars, is close to his contemporary Philo of Alexandria.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Nearly three years after the premiere of Season 1, Season 2 of the twisting mystery show expanded the world Dave originally sketched out in her novel, which was then adapted by her husband Josh Singer into the television series.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
And then in 1844 came Robert Chambers’s best-selling proto-Darwinist Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation, which sketched a plausible outline of biological evolution.
—Kathryn Hughes, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Musk also has sketched out a futuristic vision of building AI data centers on the moon with the help of the company’s Optimus robots and catapulting them into space.
—The Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Musk also has sketched out a futuristic vision of building AI data centers on the moon with the help of the company’s Optimus robots and catapulting them into space.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketched
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The outline was traced by Christopher inside his prison cell in Japan, half a world away.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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At least 34 people in 13 states have been sickened with salmonella poisoning traced to contact with backyard poultry, including some with infections resistant to common antibiotics, federal health officials said.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Angels shortstop Zach Neto did precisely what Cora described.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Evelyn, a migrant from the Philippines who slept in the bus station with her children during the war, described how, in an industry as intimate as caregiving, working with elderly people who struggle to make it to a shelter, workers can feel pressured to stay in the building during an attack.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The district maintains an anti-bullying policy outlined in its student handbook.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors outlined the evidence against Hisham Abugharbieh in a motion for his pretrial detention, filed Saturday.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, one past accuser had previously reached a settlement with the estate that guaranteed he could never be depicted in future commercial projects.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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Previous versions of the script depicted the case against the singer as being a shakedown, according to The New York Times.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reaves’ return would be a boost in a series that has become defined by injuries.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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General manager Brad Holmes acknowledged Saturday that this year’s preparation carried a little bit more fire, fueled by the frustration of falling short and a heightened sense of urgency that defined every decision.—
Bob Tripi,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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McKidd has portrayed the trauma surgeon since the Season 5 premiere in 2008.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The Victory Tour and Michael's decision to depart from his family professionally was a major plot point in the 2026 biopic Michael, in which Deon Cole portrayed King.—
PEOPLE,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the women sat on a silk fabric sofa, the wall behind them showcased a painting of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, painted by Ferdinand Richardt in 1858.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Another man, rakishly smoking a cigarette and dressed in an incongruous outfit of sweatpants and a plaid peacoat, has painted his face to resemble the Joker.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Sketched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketched. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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