as in to play
to spend time in aimless activity I plan to spend the entire vacation just doodling
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as in illustration
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Recent Examples of doodle
Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026 Like a lot of artists, Zard Apuya remembers being the kind of kid who was always doodling or drawing. —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 But the lovable doodle looked smart Saturday in a purple-and-orange bandanna. —Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doodle
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Lauren Elliott, though, was a designer at Broderbund Games, working in a former liquor store beneath a sign that said DEPARTMENT OF REDUNDANCY REDUCTION DEPARTMENT alongside an impish ex-Disney animator named Gene Portwood who often doodled Mickey Mouse in obscene poses. —Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026 Like a lot of artists, Zard Apuya remembers being the kind of kid who was always doodling or drawing. —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Terracotta flooring, vintage furniture reupholstered in a velvety soft pink, Murano glass fixtures and the brand’s signature line-doodle-animal rugs by Les Éditions de Tapis reflect a mix of sophistication and humor. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 But the lovable doodle looked smart Saturday in a purple-and-orange bandanna. —Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doodle
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The latter argument in this play is made by a local realtor, Elliot Emerson, played by Richard Thomas in a self-aware bit of casting within director Kenny Leon’s Broadway production by Manhattan Theatre Club.— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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The latter argument in this play is made by a local realtor, Elliot Emerson, played by Richard Thomas in a self-aware bit of casting within Kenny Leon’s Broadway production at Manhattan Theatre Club.— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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That illustration seems almost quaint now, but the central concept still holds.— Claire Zillman, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
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The newest Echo Show 5 Kids features the all-new Alexa+, so kids can engage in interactive learning conversations and co-create one-of-a-kind stories with original, real-time illustrations.— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
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The effort faces an uphill battle, as Florida’s Constitution bars the drawing of districts with the intent to favor or disfavor a party.— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
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Tickets can be bought for $1 on the day of the drawing.— Don Sweeney April 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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His flamboyance never tips into caricature, and along with wit and warmth there is real pain.— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
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And in mainstream television, Latinos are very often caricatures.— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
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Picked you as an outline and then fictionalized from there.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
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Members of the group assigned themselves various social studies courses to rework with just one week to complete the detailed outlines of dates, events and names that should be taught.— Isaac Yu, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
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Her previous work includes being a cast member on Stapleview, the first live sketch show on TikTok, and co-starring in Zia Anger’s My First Film.— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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More recently, Higher Ground has been setting up projects outside of Netflix, including the HBO sketch comedy series Life Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, from creator Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, which premieres in June.— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
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But his family takes Iván in as his experiences begin to dissolve into the imagined portrait of Celestino.— John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
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Oil portraits 2 The show is anchored at the beginning by two giant oil portraits of the Deans by acclaimed artist Kehinde Wiley, the painter behind the 2018 official portrait of former President Barack Obama.— Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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The easy-on, easy-off design is a win for airport security, while the sporty silhouette works with everything from jeans and sweatpants to even skirts.— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
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Find flowy silhouettes, air fabrics, and darling designs below, starting as low as $10.— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Doodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/doodle. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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