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
Other brands that have dabbled in mesquite are Wild Turkey Longbranch and Old Forester King Ranch Edition, both of which are filtered through mesquite charcoal.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
He's dabbled with method dressing, recreating Bob Dylan looks during the press tour for A Complete Unknown, and nearly broke the internet when coordinating with girlfriend Kylie Jenner.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
And this isn’t to say that Manhunt doesn’t dabble in deconstruction.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Cub Sport records, including 2023’s Jesus at the Gay Bar, dabbled into soft-spoken dance music.
—Reanna Cruz, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
He's dabbled with method dressing, recreating Bob Dylan looks during the press tour for A Complete Unknown, and nearly broke the internet when coordinating with girlfriend Kylie Jenner.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
And this isn’t to say that Manhunt doesn’t dabble in deconstruction.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Cub Sport records, including 2023’s Jesus at the Gay Bar, dabbled into soft-spoken dance music.
—Reanna Cruz, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabble
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
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Whip up endless combinations of adorable treats like mochi, dango, and boba tea to delight your Sanrio friends.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Mar. 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,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fans are entitled to want to be entertained, and to be frustrated that the European campaign has been a struggle, as well as by the problems Palace have endured when confronted by 10 men on several occasions of late.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Last season, Johnson played in 17 games, including eight starts, after All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson missed time with a Lisfranc injury.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Coach Charles Lee only had to play LaMelo Ball for an efficient 23 minutes, and Ball finished with 20 points and eight assists.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Is she amused or angered or saddened by this?—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Online influencers were not amused about extreme travel difficulties in the 24-hour period between March 15, 2026, and March 16, 2026, as experienced by some Spirit Airlines travelers as well as those at the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bathrooms are smartly designed to fit large shower-baths into a relatively compact space; tiling is dark and mirrored with pleasing gold accents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The ex-governor, who was recalled in 2003 and replaced by Arnold Schwarzenegger, acknowledged his comments won’t please Democrats worried about the party’s large field splintering support, resulting in two Republicans advancing to the November runoff.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Dabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabble. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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