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
Still, having dabbled in that type of role was another appeal to Denver.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Others told him his mother was a creative woman who dabbled in art and designed children’s clothes.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
The deals represent concerted backing for new head coach Thomas Frank, and Gibbs-White in particular is a demonstration of how Spurs winning the Europa League, thereby qualifying for the 2025-26 Champions League, gave them a) more pulling power and b) more revenue to dabble with.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Guests can dabble in sunset yoga, book a mezcal tasting, witness sea turtles hatching, go to a temazcal ceremony, or even horseback ride along the shoreline.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Others told him his mother was a creative woman who dabbled in art and designed children’s clothes.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
The deals represent concerted backing for new head coach Thomas Frank, and Gibbs-White in particular is a demonstration of how Spurs winning the Europa League, thereby qualifying for the 2025-26 Champions League, gave them a) more pulling power and b) more revenue to dabble with.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Guests can dabble in sunset yoga, book a mezcal tasting, witness sea turtles hatching, go to a temazcal ceremony, or even horseback ride along the shoreline.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabble
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Here are 10 standout examples, but vintage specialists such as Analog/Shift, Wind Vintage, and the major auction houses regularly bring forth superlative pieces in rare configurations that will delight even the most jaded collector.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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Last year, Lohan delighted fans by making an appearance at the Mean Girls movie musical premiere in New York City.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Sears cannot return for 15 days, which is when the Padres could entertain using a six-man rotation during a stretch of 13 straight games.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Enjoy entertaining diversions, the arts, the entertainment world, sports and playful times with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Aug. 2025
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In their new action-comedy movie The Pickup, Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson play armored truck drivers who are reluctantly pulled into a casino heist when a burglar (Keke Palmer) hijacks their vehicle.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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For the 2006 film, Anika Noni Rose played Lorrell, Beyoncé played Deena, and Hudson played Effie.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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During a conversation this spring, Anthopoulos sounded amused when told about how his other executives perceive him.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Social media filled with people amused and outraged that a professional athlete would eat ice cream during a crucial playoff game.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Top with marinara and cheese to please diners of all ages.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Using beef, noodles and cream of mushroom soup, this one-pot meal is easy to make and sure to please everyone in the family.—
Christopher Murray
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6 Aug. 2025
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“Dabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabble. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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