sketched

verb

Definition of sketchednext
past tense of sketch
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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2
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 Synonyms for sketched
  1. traced
  2. described
  3. outlined
  4. depicted
  5. defined
  6. portrayed
  7. painted
Verb
  • Almost half of it was traced via serial numbers to funds the developers had given Owens, according to the indictment.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The stock has traced out a rectangle formation in the $10-$13 range.
    Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of traced
Verb
  • However, Group-IB has been digging into criminal enterprises for the longest time, and some are best described as downright scary.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Her younger brother Colin, age six, is the kooky one, while the baby of the family, 4-year-old Laurent, is described by his parents as a philosopher.
    Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of described
Verb
  • Black trim outlined the sleeves and edges, along with black buttons.
    Maggie Clancy, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Given there are three possible outcomes in every soccer match, the draw option is available too as outlined above.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of outlined
Verb
  • At a merch table, a stack of posters depicted Lake in a Rosie the Riveter pose, showing off her taut arms.
    Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The objections all come from members of the older generation, who are depicted as tropes – irrational and stuck in their ways.
    Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of depicted
Verb
  • Roach offers a behind-the-scenes look at the moments that defined his career, while providing them with the tools to create their own version of iconic style, built on individuality and confidence.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Once the primary process and posture are defined, leaders can leverage automation to assist in tasks such as scanning databases to identify sensitive data and implementing a centralized view of access controls.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of defined
Verb
  • Andrews portrayed Queen Clarice Renaldi in the films, Mia’s estranged grandmother and ruler of Genovia.
    Dan Heching, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Lily James portrayed a younger version of Donna, Streep's character and Sophie's mother; the movie flashes back to Donna's encounters with Sophie's three possible fathers as Sophie and her husband Sky (Cooper) prepare to welcome their own child in the present.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of portrayed
Verb
  • Eventually, Arthur painted his face, started calling himself Joker, and took vengeance on the culture, including by killing a celebrity on air.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The entire room was painted in White Picket Fence by Dunn-Edwards.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of painted
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