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
Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
In the first photo, Sterling can be seen doodling on a drawing board while sitting in a fully pink car seat that's personalized with her name at the top in black, cursive letters.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
There was one recent day at work, where things were getting on top of him, when one of Chen's doodles made all the difference.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Classic Clip The San Francisco Giants’ 2025 schedule reveal
Paul Lukas, who retired this May from a 25-year run as the world’s foremost sports-fashion critic, grew up doodling team logos in the margins of his school notebooks.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
In the first photo, Sterling can be seen doodling on a drawing board while sitting in a fully pink car seat that's personalized with her name at the top in black, cursive letters.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Holly, a 4-year-old golden doodle, has a lot of responsibility.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
There was one recent day at work, where things were getting on top of him, when one of Chen's doodles made all the difference.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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German officials said mental illness may have played a role in that case.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Monthly spending on credit cards and store cards averages $2,721, underscoring the pivotal role credit plays in how consumers manage their finances.Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The illustration also includes a completely prostate Mickey Mouse, representing the Walt Disney Company, which owns ABC News.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Source photographs for illustration above: Screenshots from Cameo.Sophie Haigney, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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His drawings show the tail positions and facial expressions wolves use to communicate with other pack members.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Both shows consist of drawings, photographs and sculptures, most of which were first conceived or produced in the 1970s and 1980s.Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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What Happened in the Attack and Aftermath Two brothers claiming allegiance to Al-Qaeda attacked the Charlie Hebdo offices in retaliation for the magazine's caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Everett’s Jim is not the caricature often associated with Twain’s portrayal but a literate, introspective man whose intellect and strategic thinking shine through.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Black squares at the center of the grid form the outline of the dreidel and, in keeping with the song’s lyrics, the white dreidel squares contain only the letters C, L, A and Y.Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The 20 best from 'Home Alone' to 'Die Hard' 15 must-see movies in theaters for the holidays, from 'Wicked' to 'Moana 2' The broad outline of the plot is the same in both versions, but with many details adjusted.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Also featured are archival materials such as photographs, slides, sketches, publications and the initial communal offerings from the work’s installation.Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The late-night sketch comedy show also revealed that Dave Chappelle will host and GloRilla will be the musical guest on Jan. 18.Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Writers didn’t just take down their portraits of Hemingway and put up portraits of Borges, as a French critic said Calvino had done.Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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In the other direction, Elisabeth’s portrait also hovers over them.Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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In addition to its hassle-free silhouette, the scarf is made from fluffy faux fur that’s ultra toasty.Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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In the Dior cabine, some of them can wear anything, others must have models in harmony with their silhouette, their style and looks.WWD Staff, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Doodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doodle. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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