as in to delight
to take part in an activity in a superficial way
She dabbled in drawing and painting but sculpture was her favorite medium.
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Recent Examples of dabble
This isn't the first time Bella has dabbled in the double-braid look.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
Flood brought curiosity to the awkward misalignments of intimacy, and dabbled in self-implication.
—Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
Levi’s also dabbled in wearable technology with Project Jacquard with Google.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Finch plans to try to find ways to sneak him onto the court, which could include some time for Reid at the small forward spot, something Minnesota has dabbled with in the past.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
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Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
Flood brought curiosity to the awkward misalignments of intimacy, and dabbled in self-implication.
—Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
Levi’s also dabbled in wearable technology with Project Jacquard with Google.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Finch plans to try to find ways to sneak him onto the court, which could include some time for Reid at the small forward spot, something Minnesota has dabbled with in the past.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabble
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, epicureans will be delighted with the resort hotel's culinary options, including a restaurant helmed by superstar chef Eric Ripert.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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While Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 12-year career in Milwaukee and led the franchise to its first NBA championship in a half century, the team could be more willing than ever to entertain offers that would return considerable compensation to the Bucks.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Family-friendly cruises offer plenty to keep the kids entertained—think rock climbing, mini golf, pickle ball, aqua parks, and more at no extra cost.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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The administration is playing a blame game over the initial characterization of Pretti, Axios reports.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dak already has shot past the championship game deadline in that no other quarterback has ever begun his career with a team and played 10 seasons without reaching the NFC or AFC title game, then reached a Super Bowl with that team later in his career.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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If guests are startled — or, more likely, amused — at your father’s being tieless and wearing sneakers, that is his problem.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Though some Destiny players are not amused.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Contestants are trying to please the producer asking the questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Las Vegas is also a crowd-pleasing favorite in this regard.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Dabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabble. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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