as in to delight
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 dabble
Like his father, Levi dabbled in the entertainment industry and even landed an on-screen role in the upcoming coming-of-age film Way of the Warrior Kid.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 July 2025
The Agora’s business has often dabbled in politics.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
According to his website, Scott dabbled in painting, poetry and graphic design, often creating promotional material or album art for his bands.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Lee dabbled in skateboarding and Williams in cooking.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 July 2025
The Agora’s business has often dabbled in politics.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
According to his website, Scott dabbled in painting, poetry and graphic design, often creating promotional material or album art for his bands.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Lee dabbled in skateboarding and Williams in cooking.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabble
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Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale delights shoppers with its unbeatable selection of stylish and well-made apparel, and this year is no exception.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Haze: Filled with pineapple flavor, this hazy beer delights the senses with vibrant tropical fruit notes from its hop blend and natural pineapple puree.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
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Ventriloquist: Marc Griffiths the ventriloquist will entertain children during a Kids Summer Reading program at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Mario Lopez and his dimples have been entertaining us for about 40 years.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Willits played baseball at Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Oklahoma.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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No word on the role Koch is playing, and official plot details for the film are being kept under wraps, although it’s described as a comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The unexpected footage, now boasting over 2.7 million views on TikTok, revealed her orange tabby in action, leaving viewers both amused and amazed.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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Letterman mocked Phoenix throughout the segment, drawing laughter from the crowd while the actor did not appear amused.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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Too eager to please and be manipulated, essentially.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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The models keep getting bigger, the marketing keeps promising more, but a fundamental mismatch remains: a system trained to please can't deliver the reality check that therapy sometimes demands.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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“Dabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabble. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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