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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
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.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Cars have been sketched, modeled and brought to life for 140 years.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Oil industry executives have in the past few days sketched out the risk of growing disruption from the war.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Graphic design firm Ashton Design sketched the design of the video board and clock that now sits at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Researchers at the Community Service Society and elsewhere have already sketched out some possible plans forward to help more people stay covered.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Phedra Redifer, executive director of Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, recently sketched out how her agency plans to use its position to expand opportunities across the region.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Descriptions of underwater condos, a town square and a recreation center sketched out on the beach likely contributed to the story’s rapid spread.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Georgieva sketched out some of the economic damage that may result from the Middle East crisis.
—Erica Yokoyama, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Cars have been sketched, modeled and brought to life for 140 years.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Oil industry executives have in the past few days sketched out the risk of growing disruption from the war.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Graphic design firm Ashton Design sketched the design of the video board and clock that now sits at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Researchers at the Community Service Society and elsewhere have already sketched out some possible plans forward to help more people stay covered.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Phedra Redifer, executive director of Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, recently sketched out how her agency plans to use its position to expand opportunities across the region.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Descriptions of underwater condos, a town square and a recreation center sketched out on the beach likely contributed to the story’s rapid spread.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Georgieva sketched out some of the economic damage that may result from the Middle East crisis.
—Erica Yokoyama, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketched
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The presence of Franco-Americans in the area can be traced back to 1840-1930, when nearly one million Francophone people emigrated from Quebec where farmlands were depleted and jobs scarce, to work in textile mills in New England.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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In Color Theories, Torres argues that it can all be traced back to navy blue.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The update was detailed through Xiaomi Technology’s official WeChat account, where the company outlined how the new hand design moves closer to human-scale manipulation and long-duration industrial operation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The paper outlined best practices for responsibly using LCA data in the apparel and fashion industry, and Textile Exchange has implemented those protocols in this report.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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The statues depicted neuroscientists, paleontologists, sports researchers and even a shark biologist.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The themes depicted in the images, such as bravery and resilience, will inspire the final design of the memorial.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Though global attention has shifted, daily life in Ukraine remains defined by uncertainty.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sets by Illenium, Steve Aoki, BZRP, Vintage Culture, Armin Van Buuren, Alesso, Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Sara Landry, Major Lazer and others highlight a night defined by big production and packed audiences.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The special, which was filmed in front of a live studio audience, featured an in-depth interview with star Miley Cyrus, and came twenty years to the day that the pop star portrayed the alter ego blonde musician on Disney Channel.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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But defense attorneys argued the protests weren’t as peaceful as plaintiffs’ attorneys portrayed, that officers’ actions were justified, and that the individual officers named in the suit should be entitled to public official immunity and dismissed from the lawsuit.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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David Contreras, the letter said, painted a drastically different picture of Eric, as a violent man who struggled with mental health issues.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The land recreates Arendelle around a lagoon, its timber buildings painted in muted Scandinavian pastels, facades adorned with rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian decorative art.—
Thomas Adamson,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Sketched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketched. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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