as in delights
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 dabbles
Princess Kate also dabbles in a handful of additional hobbies – including sports.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Earlier today, the tire company that dabbles in food criticism unveiled its third annual ratings for a select group of cities around the state and Denver‘s the Wolf’s Tailor was promoted from one star to two.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Dunham is one of the longtime voices of Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket who dabbles in live music.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Deus Ex also dabbles in conspiracy theories, which Metal Gear Solid fans will surely be familiar with and enjoy.
—George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The accountant dabbles in money management, the doctor dabbles in real estate development, and everyone is a part time social media influencer.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Then, the reality of playing behind the Patriots’ offensive line and across from a Vikings defense that dabbles in the dark arts hit hard.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Earlier today, the tire company that dabbles in food criticism unveiled its third annual ratings for a select group of cities around the state and Denver‘s the Wolf’s Tailor was promoted from one star to two.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Dunham is one of the longtime voices of Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket who dabbles in live music.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Deus Ex also dabbles in conspiracy theories, which Metal Gear Solid fans will surely be familiar with and enjoy.
—George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The accountant dabbles in money management, the doctor dabbles in real estate development, and everyone is a part time social media influencer.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Then, the reality of playing behind the Patriots’ offensive line and across from a Vikings defense that dabbles in the dark arts hit hard.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbles
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Eva’s romance with her husband, Franklin Plaskett, delights and amazes her.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With or without a bird’s nest in the nearby passion fruit vine, the outdoor living room, where Garner entertains friends in the evening by the fire, is a dreamlike oasis for curling up next to the space heaters with a cozy blanket.—
Architectural Digest,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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Tellingly, when thinking about Erika on his own, Elliot entertains more traditional desires, like getting married and starting a family.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Dabbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabbles. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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