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
Berner admitted that she's dabbled in some of the trends, including light therapy but hasn't undergone a laser treatment yet.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
After his playing days, Robinson dabbled in various professional ventures, including ownership of two minor-league basketball teams in Las Vegas.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The concept album dabbled in Latin and world music sounds and prompted her tour of smaller venues that drew criticism from fans both for a lack of earlier hits injected into the show and late start times.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Turns out, that shift in thinking—from content creation to systematic sales—is what separates the brands that dabble from the ones that dominate.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
After his playing days, Robinson dabbled in various professional ventures, including ownership of two minor-league basketball teams in Las Vegas.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The concept album dabbled in Latin and world music sounds and prompted her tour of smaller venues that drew criticism from fans both for a lack of earlier hits injected into the show and late start times.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Turns out, that shift in thinking—from content creation to systematic sales—is what separates the brands that dabble from the ones that dominate.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabble
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Central Park has long been a magnet for street performers, but the simple synchronicity between dog and musician has delighted viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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What that means is the flavors on your BBQ tray at a halal joint may delight you in unexpected ways.—
Farhan Mustafa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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These initiatives still fall within the purview established by recent Supreme Court decisions, and remain steps that companies can entertain even in the current legal climate.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The only way Golden State can even entertain that kind of move, though, is if Kuminga doesn't accept the qualifying offer, and instead signs a larger, multi-year deal this offseason.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Almost two full years later, on the verge of making the postseason, the Padres returned to the ballpark that is home to one of baseball’s worst teams and continued to play like a team that seems bent on disappointing in its own spectacular way.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Yet, Ruud just kept right on playing good defense — racing around Laver Cup’s black hardcourt — and somehow managing to return serves that reached 130 mph.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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This restaurant is open only Thursday-Saturday, serves a maximum of 18 diners, as a result, strictly requires reservations and offers a boat ride first with a saffron tea and amuse bouche service onboard.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lalay, a 15-foot crocodile, was not amused and spent half an hour thrashing around with the man’s leg clenched in her teeth, until the park owner clocked her over the head with a block of concrete to get her to let go.—
Kassondra Cloos,
Outside,
10 Sep. 2025
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Motivated largely by his desire to please his dead father, who bullied him into believing that toughness is the essence of manhood, Cade insists on pushing past his injury and pursuing his dream.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Golden retrievers, while intelligent and eager to please, are more commonly found retrieving game, assisting as service animals, or acting as family companions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Dabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabble. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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