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
Levi’s also dabbled in wearable technology with Project Jacquard with Google.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Finch plans to try to find ways to sneak him onto the court, which could include some time for Reid at the small forward spot, something Minnesota has dabbled with in the past.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
Amazon has opened stores and dabbled in in-person shopping before, including with Amazon Fresh grocery stores, the company's purchase of Whole Foods nearly a decade ago and the cashier-less Amazon Go convenience stores.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Sara has dabbled in TV acting over the years, appearing in episodes of Californication and Nip/Tuck, per IMDB.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Finch plans to try to find ways to sneak him onto the court, which could include some time for Reid at the small forward spot, something Minnesota has dabbled with in the past.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
Amazon has opened stores and dabbled in in-person shopping before, including with Amazon Fresh grocery stores, the company's purchase of Whole Foods nearly a decade ago and the cashier-less Amazon Go convenience stores.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Sara has dabbled in TV acting over the years, appearing in episodes of Californication and Nip/Tuck, per IMDB.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabble
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Newsom has trolled Trump for months with social media barbs, delighting some Democratic loyalists who have pushed party leaders and potential 2028 candidates to take a harder line.—
Dave Goldiner,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Berlin International Film Festival unveiled its 2026 lineup on Tuesday, revealing a program sure to delight the festival’s many hardcore arthouse fans, but with little in the way of big Hollywood titles to draw in the undecided.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Jan. 2026
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View Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Dean Martin, drawn by the same privacy and sweeping views that first captivated the Mitchells decades earlier, later owned the estate as well, remodeling the home and frequently entertaining a who’s who of his Hollywood friends.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ninth-seeded Keys, playing in her 50th Grand Slam tournament, trailed 4-0 before finding her rhythm.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Radio stations began playing (Taylor’s Version) albums instead of the originals, and fans began listening to them on streaming services.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Though some Destiny players are not amused.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Hodge was amused that Yamasaki was prone to seasickness.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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Spicy Lamb-Miso-Cumin Ramen is killer, Kani Tantanmen will please snow-crab lovers and A5 Wagyu aburasoba (brothless ramen) is a veritable buffet of rare steak.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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That means each model in the range will be built to a superyacht-level standard, showcasing the kind of top-tier materials and craftsmanship that will surely please the discerning seafarers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Dabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabble. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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