Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbing
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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 -
While being held at the Independence Police Department’s detention unit, Ashley allegedly damaged the inside of a cell by smearing feces and blood on the walls and floor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Aside from drawing on years of experience modeling natural catastrophes, risk experts are also tapping into methodologies used to help predict other threats such as strikes, riots and civil commotion.—
Gautam Naik,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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But it’s since gone about building a squad capable of qualifying for a World Cup by tapping into the Dutch diaspora and signing up players with Curaçaoan roots.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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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
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The teaser trailer shows a gang of cats hanging out on a rooftop, with one flicking its claws like a mobster would a knife.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Menšík tried another drop shot to start the game, but this time Zverev was onto it, flicking away a backhand passing shot winner in response.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Perfect for toasting and slathering with butter, cream cheese, or peanut butter or for using as the base of a breakfast sandwich, these soft, slightly spongy muffins are a brunch essential.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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And the millennial in me that grew up slathering glitter all over her limbs is rejoicing.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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The exchange concluded with each patting the other on the back.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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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
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The Philippines assembled exactly that and crossed the majority line in 2023 without issuing a digital currency and without anointing a winner.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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Matthias Balk | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Five years ago, venture capitalists were pouring money into American startups selling everything from lingerie subscriptions to scheduling software, anointing them with billion-dollar valuations before most even turned a profit.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and first lady Ri Sol Ju greeted Xi at the airport in Pyongyang, with official footage showing the pair clapping as Xi’s plane landed, kicking off his two-day state visit.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Hurwitz continued, appearing to gesture towards someone in the crowd as the audience started clapping and cheering.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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“Dabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabbing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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