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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbing
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Bell shared photos on her Instagram Stories of the comedian joining her backstage, patting powder onto her cheeks.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025 -
The two critics congratulated him, patting him amiably.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Union also can be seen clapping beside them.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Takeaways As some players danced to the music playing in the background, Davis was clapping and talking excitedly to his charges.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Intent on tipping Brown, the rapper insisted that he be billed for something.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Wildcats host the unbeaten Florida Gators on Saturday morning, tipping off what should be a rewarding slate of conference play.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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When the long-term deal was reached with Jones, Schoen pivoted to tagging Barkley.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Earlier, singer and actress Briana, 36, posted a photo of herself and Dales — who have been dating since 2021 — holding hands to her Instagram Stories alongside a love heart, tagging her other half.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Dabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabbing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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