dab hands

Definition of dab handsnext
plural of dab hand, chiefly British
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Noun
  • That increases polarization and can lead to gridlock in Congress, according to experts.
    Ashley Wu, New York Times, 18 May 2026
  • Data center projects are likely to migrate to parts of Europe with lower power costs, creating winners and losers across the continent, the experts said.
    April Roach,Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Stanford scholars forecast that average households may spend $857 more on gasoline in 2026.
    ByBryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Science communication scholars originally ascribed to a top-down, one-way model of communication.
    Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While some of Na's fellow Korean genre masters, like Bong Joon Ho, have found global renown, for many cinephiles, Na is overdue for the kind of global introduction a Cannes premiere provides.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 May 2026
  • Then, nearly three decades later, Shipp dug up his masters from the shed after a writer inquired about them.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
  • This effectively revoked the rights of artists to reclaim their copyright for works after 35 years have passed since the rights were first granted to the record label that recorded their work.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • This year’s color wizards turn rooms into experiences and spaces into feelings, all with a wave of their magic wands (or paintbrushes, in this case).
    Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
  • QuickBooks Workforce offers help with setup through wizards and other guides, online support, and personalized assistance from Intuit payroll experts.
    Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • My hands and fingers, like hers, have learned the territory and just get on with the job.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
  • Gentle cleanse with a fragrance-free, non-stripping cleanser (use hands, lukewarm water).
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • April’s numbers – bosses added 115,000 workers, adjusted for seasonal swings – were seen by many economic gurus as a surprising increase amid a war with Iran and its resulting ballooning energy costs.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
  • Peptides, which are short chains of amino acids that serve as the building blocks of proteins, have gained popularity among wellness influencers and fitness gurus as a means of building muscle, healing injuries or appearing younger.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
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“Dab hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dab%20hands. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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