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
Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
He was known to carry a pad and pen and was frequently seen doodling potential works and ideas.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The oodles of doodle behavior is not reason to fuel a feud.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The notebook is also ideal for journaling, doodling, and more.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
He was known to carry a pad and pen and was frequently seen doodling potential works and ideas.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
Noun
Google’s annual Diwali doodle featuring traditional lights is another example of how small gestures honoring Diwali traditions make consumers feel acknowledged and valued.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The oodles of doodle behavior is not reason to fuel a feud.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
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In an earlier episode, the family’s patriarch, John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, was murdered.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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After Iowa State, UConn will play its last game before the holiday break against No. 7 USC at the XL Center on Saturday (8 p.m., FOX).Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
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There are two styles, animation and illustration, with a third style coming at a later date.David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Teaching Tips Uncover more of the archaeological findings of Çatalhöyük: Visit the Çatalhöyük Research Project website, which contains archive reports, illustrations, photographs, an extensive bibliography, and more.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the Monday, Dec. 9 drawing.James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Pick 14-18-27-31-32-37 Check The Pick payouts and previous drawings here.Lorenzino Estrada, Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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There’s a thinning line between that and caricature.SPIN Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Some interpreted the painting as a Jewish caricature, and condemned or praised it accordingly, which did nothing to stop Asher from paying Sargent to give his family the same treatment.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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As with the exterior, there are plenty of Tiffany Green accents, including on the headliner, which features an outline of the Yas Marina circuit where the Abu Dhabi GP is held.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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More:Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy outline plan for 'large-scale firings' in federal workforce under Trump The new king of the digital town square lobbied for Trump and right-wing issues.Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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The sketch wasn’t part of the show, but was instead distributed on the program’s social channels, including TikTok and Instagram.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Damon Wayans, frustrated by his experience on the show, effectively forced his own firing after going off script during a sketch.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The federal government issued $2 currency notes beginning in 1862, which first had a portrait of Alexander Hamilton on the cover.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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The portraits Joseph took for the agency captured the dignity of the women at work on SS George Washington Carver, exactly what the propaganda agency wanted to show.April White, JSTOR Daily, 16 Dec. 2024
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This Calvin Klein three-pack is made with a cool V-neck silhouette and breathable cotton material for comfortable yet stylish all-day wear.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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The model’s Hudson capsule comprises 17 pieces, including trendy straight-leg and low-rise denim silhouettes.Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Doodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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