dabbing

verb

present participle of dab
1
as in smearing

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2
as in tapping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbing
  1. smearing
  2. tapping
  3. daubing
  4. flicking
  5. slathering
  6. patting
  7. anointing
  8. clapping
Verb
  • At the entrance of Kollparay, Quispe pauses, taking my hands and smearing them with soil—the soil of her village.
    — Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
  • This will lead to smearing dust particles around instead of picking them up, which is where a wet cloth comes into play.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Definition of smearing
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  • Not surprisingly, its biggest client, as is the case with TIS’ and Folks,’ is Netflix, which has continued to grow its slate in Colombia, recently tapping Ana Maria Londoño as Head of Content in Bogotá.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • Tech giants competing for faster and smarter AI models are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into the infrastructure powering the technology, raising equity and tapping debt markets to fund the costly expansion.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Definition of tapping
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  • But there is a distinction, Kutwala said, between flying flags from one’s own property and daubing paint across the town.
    — Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Definition of daubing
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  • By flicking their tongues, snakes can detect the scent trails left by potential prey, such as rodents or birds, and accurately track and capture them even in the dark or in complex environments.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
  • The Argentine legend unlocked the Cape Verde defense in the 29th minute, controlling a long diagonal pass with one touch in the box and promptly flicking it over the head of a charging Vozinha.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of flicking
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  • That doesn’t mean slathering on an egregious amount of lotions and serums, though — the 59-year-old actress’s mature skincare regimen is surprisingly simple.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
  • The busboy, Oscar, fantasizes about slathering honey over Kelce's bared chest as he is tied to a pole, leaving him to be eaten by a bear.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of slathering
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  • The one-sided conversation ended with Hocevar patting Wallace on the shoulder — defusing the tension while offering little remorse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
  • If raw red onion is too strong for you, let the slices soak in ice water for 15 to 30 minutes before draining, patting dry, and adding to the salad.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Definition of patting
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  • On the set that was apparently once a Jehovah’s Witness Headquarters, Lineker was beatific, anointing the next generation.
    — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • The brochures were distributed at the annual Extel awards, a survey of fund managers anointing the analysts deemed best in their field, announced at a lunch at the Guildhall.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Definition of anointing
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  • On Monday against the Phoenix Mercury, Clark spent the game peeved at the officials and picked up her fifth technical after clapping in an antagonizing manner toward a rival.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • This was not the first time this season the two-time All-Star has been seen clapping toward other players or officials during a game.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of clapping
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