dabble

verb

Definition of dabblenext
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 Nature lovers shouldn’t miss taking a dip in Lake Saimaa, walking through the forest to pick berries and mushrooms, going on a seal tour to spot the endangered Saimaa ringed seal, or dabbling in canoeing, cycling, hiking, and fishing. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 The potency of this processor pushes the OmniBook X Flip into content-creation territory, where the touch screen invites you to dabble even more. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026 Managers must move beyond dabbling, become genuinely proficient, and require AI use from their teams to secure their future. — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 But while the actor has been known to dabble in more neutral hues of the shimmering effect, this new shade is a vibrant, vinegary departure. — Marci Robin, Allure, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dabble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabble
  1. delight
  2. entertain
  3. play
  4. amuse
  5. please
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  • Mitchell entered the theater just after the clip ended and was delighted by the immersive effects.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of delight
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  • On July 11-12, SPW put on a show at the annual StocktonCon comic convention in Stockton, entertaining an ever-growing crowd of wrestling fans with tag-team and one-on-one fights throughout the weekend.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • Konchalovsky’s miniseries certainly can’t be accused of being a scholarly work, but there is something distinctly Homeric about its tone and the fact that, above all, its goal is to entertain.
    — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Definition of entertain
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  • The bridge — which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario — was named after legendary Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe who played for the Detroit Red Wings, symbolizing the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • Starling Marte moved over to right field and Isaac Collins came in to play left field.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of play
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  • The refreshing sight of the women teaming up against Falstaff never fails to amuse.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Mandel appeared amused by the tribute, but the rest of the panel was considerably less enthusiastic.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of amuse
Verb
  • Alice is not a person who puts on airs to please others; quite the opposite.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • An artists’ responsibility is to confront the truth of things rather than chasing mass approval or trying to please everybody.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of please

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“Dabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabble. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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