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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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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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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Osaka was better than Garcia, who was playing her first match after a three-month mental health break.Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 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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That’s when local artist Kyle Holbrook went back to the drawing board, making some key changes to his iconic 50-foot piece.Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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What Happened in the Attack and Aftermath Two brothers claiming allegiance to Al-Qaeda attacked the Charlie Hebdo offices in retaliation for the magazine's caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Everett’s Jim is not the caricature often associated with Twain’s portrayal but a literate, introspective man whose intellect and strategic thinking shine through.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Black squares at the center of the grid form the outline of the dreidel and, in keeping with the song’s lyrics, the white dreidel squares contain only the letters C, L, A and Y.Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The 20 best from 'Home Alone' to 'Die Hard' 15 must-see movies in theaters for the holidays, from 'Wicked' to 'Moana 2' The broad outline of the plot is the same in both versions, but with many details adjusted.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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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
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On Friday, the NBC sketch comedy show announced its post-holiday host lineup: Dave Chappelle on Jan. 18, with musical guest GloRilla, and Chalamet, in his third hosting stint, on Jan. 25.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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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
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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 20 Jan. 2025.
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