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
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
For people who are just reading or doodling or watching TV, or for a kid who needs something basic but reliable for games and school and chatting?
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
My favorite job is mummy to my mini-golden doodle, Aiko.
—Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The art of getting distracted in class was almost entirely analog — writing and passing notes, doodling in notebooks or textbooks, whispering or signaling to friends, throwing pencils up into those porous ceiling tiles.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
For people who are just reading or doodling or watching TV, or for a kid who needs something basic but reliable for games and school and chatting?
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
The chalkboard doodle of a little boy comes to life.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
My favorite job is mummy to my mini-golden doodle, Aiko.
—Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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There was a time when everyone at a crypto event saw themselves as an outsider, and the VC industry viewed crypto venture capitalists as a different breed playing a different game.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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His input on the pitch isn’t only limited to the left wing, as, unlike Williams, Rashford can play all three positions across the front line while providing a good alternative to the aging Robert Lewandowski.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Over time, young children begin to understand a picture book’s storylines and illustrations more deeply.—
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall,
Popular Science,
11 June 2025
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The home screen consists of large icons that are well-labeled and easily distinguished from each other by both color and illustration.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Since 1979, The Connecticut Collection has grown to over 2500 works of art including items from a wall tapestry by Frank Stella, original prints by Anni Albers, an array of sculptures by Wolfgang Behl, and a drawing by Sol LeWitt.—
Andre Rochester,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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These detailed drawings offer a glimpse into a building’s past.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Entertainment included two balloon artists from Krys Kreations, two strolling caricature artists from Draw the Crowd and Polynesian and Hawaiian music performed by the Stanley Family Trio from Center for World Music.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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At a time when transgender people are under attack on many fronts, both the lack of representation and offensive caricatures of trans people cause real harm.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The president did not detail specific asks or outline how negotiations could proceed following the U.S. strikes.—
Jesse Byrnes,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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The Athletic reported in March that Silver would pitch the NBA Board of Governors with the outline of a plan to launch a new pro basketball league in Europe within the next couple of years.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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But, the experience of having a sketch get axed in the dress rehearsal is nothing compared to it getting cut in the table read for the episode, according to the group, who told the outlet that fighting for their sketch isn't even worth it at that point.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
17 June 2025
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In two rooms upstairs, there were hundreds of works: from art-school sketches and preparatory crayon drawings to large-scale, fully realized paintings that had taken Orlik months to complete.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The first one featured a portrait of President Harry Truman as man of the year for his decision to bomb Japan.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025
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Highlighting the brand’s first Aqua Terra timepiece in 30mm, the campaign features portraits of Ariana DeBose, Ashley Graham, Tems, Danielle Marsha, Marisa Abela and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, the eldest daughter of Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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Pitt paired a blue velvet Willy Chavarria blazer with baggy jeans and square-toed black boots while de Ramon opted for a sleeker silhouette.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Lead by artistic director Alessandro Sartori, Zegna presented bomber jackets, scarfs, casual button shirts, wool jackets, shorts, and trousers that were understated while providing luster to common silhouettes.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Doodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodle. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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