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
  • The violence that the Philippines has suffered in the last several decades, as well as its remaining ethnic and social tensions, can be traced to the legacy of imperial oppression.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Police traced the messages back to him and put him away for three years.
    Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of traced
Verb
  • Oft described as a sweet and sensual floral, this opens with notes of rhubarb, lychee, and bergamot with damascena rose at the heart—rooted in cashmere and musk.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Birkin look-alike is described as a genuine leather handbag purse for women and a tote shoulder bag.
    Renan Botelho, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of described
Verb
  • Attorneys for Pines deferred a request for further comment to the allegations outlined in the complaint.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The ladies also outlined the unique timing of their holiday celebrations for those who have to travel for away games.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlined
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  • The team’s original logo, used until 1971, depicted a caricature of a Native American wearing a loincloth, tomahawk and headdress running on top of an outline of the region, including Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
    Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Guy, Pula and Mamma Mia all were shown in Harry and Meghan’s 2024 holiday card — a first for Mamma Mia, as Guy and Pula had been depicted in previous holiday cards, as well.
    Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of depicted
Verb
  • Perry and Ryan Getzlaf defined Ducks hockey for more than a decade.
    Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In steps Jeff Grimes to build on some of the passing concepts Longo installed while restoring the physicality that defined the Badgers for decades.
    Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of defined
Verb
  • That is, until Gary runs into Madison, portrayed by Adria Arjona.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The former ruling family, widely condemned over the president’s use of chemical weapons against his own civilians, have been portrayed as sincere sweethearts.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of portrayed
Verb
  • There are no windows from Ski Dubai to the outside world and its walls and ceiling are painted in a creamy-blue color giving it a perpetual appearance of twilight.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The sun has disappeared beyond the middle-class condos of West Palm Beach and the western sky is painted tangerine.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of painted
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