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
Witnesses testified that after Run-DMC’s heyday, Mizell dabbled in cocaine deals to pay his bills and was providing drug-trade opportunities to Jordan and Washington — the DJ's godson and old friend, respectively.
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ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Instead of dabbling with one-off projects, this approach is about really digging in and committing to improving your skills.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
The beginning of the season did dabble in the time and space realm with those memory flashes.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Alexis Castro Soto del Valle, Sandro’s father and a telecommunications engineer, has also dabbled in social media.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Instead of dabbling with one-off projects, this approach is about really digging in and committing to improving your skills.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
The beginning of the season did dabble in the time and space realm with those memory flashes.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Alexis Castro Soto del Valle, Sandro’s father and a telecommunications engineer, has also dabbled in social media.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabble
Verb
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The first two seasons of Euphoria delighted fashion fanatics with iconic vintage pieces and other Easter eggs.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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Would the Bengals entertain such a talented, if problematic prospect?—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fathers and children from local community groups and representatives from parenting and family organizations were invited to the fun event, where small children were entertained with crafts and, of course, the popular Australian children's entertainment group, The Wiggles.—
Megan Hustwaite,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Kuruc committed last month to UIC, solidifying her future plans and fulfilling a longtime goal to follow in Dwyer’s shoes and play Division I soccer.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Anze Kopitar played his final game at Rogers Arena and registered an assist on Kempe's second-period goal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Stamos, for one, appeared amused to have been included.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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Augusta National was not amused.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Together in a bowl or plate, beans and greens have enough complexity and umami to please carnivores and vegetarians alike.—
Michelle Huneven,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Visited by Megan Braden-Perry Quirky, colorful interiors at the Virgin Hotel in the Central Business District are sure to please design-lovers.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Dabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabble. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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