as in delighted
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 dabbled
Appearing on a cooking series may not be that much of a surprise given Markle has dabbled with food content and products recently.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Collins has long dabbled in cryptocurrency and disclosed multiple purchases of ethereum last year.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The kind of thing a few of his new, younger Cavaliers teammates had never done before, while even some veterans had only dabbled in it here or there, but certainly not in Cleveland.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 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
Rappers Suga and j-hope took inspiration from trap and ’90s boom bap, respectively, as singers Jin and Jimin dabbled in rock and pop.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Before joining this magazine as a staff writer, Tad dabbled in humor and fiction and held posts at both Radio Free Europe and Newsweek.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Collins has long dabbled in cryptocurrency and disclosed multiple purchases of ethereum last year.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The kind of thing a few of his new, younger Cavaliers teammates had never done before, while even some veterans had only dabbled in it here or there, but certainly not in Cleveland.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 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
Rappers Suga and j-hope took inspiration from trap and ’90s boom bap, respectively, as singers Jin and Jimin dabbled in rock and pop.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Before joining this magazine as a staff writer, Tad dabbled in humor and fiction and held posts at both Radio Free Europe and Newsweek.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbled
Verb
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That could spell the end of the line for Sporkey, Rex, Hamm, Bo Peep and the other dolls and action figures that once delighted Bonnie.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Those interested in sampling local cuisine will be delighted by the varied dining options, including down-home barbecue joints, classic diners, and an ever-growing selection of spots featuring global cuisines.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Galaxy entertained hopes of a second-leg comeback, looking for an early goal that might have put Toluca back on its heels.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fathers 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 invited to make their own paper crowns.—
Megan Hustwaite,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Arthur would have looked very different had another actor played him, according to the filmmaker.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Suffice it to say that eventually the tale of childhood catches up with the adult Sasha (played by Amy Zimmer), a filmmaker, who attempts to make sense of her past and Jeremy’s fate by undertaking her own investigation, at several decades’ remove.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There can be moments when she is comforted by the town or is amused by the town or finds joy in the town.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The air traffic controller on duty was not amused.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meek lives with her dad, Smooch (Will Cobbs), a former Black Panther who now runs a roller rink, and her not-to-be-trifled-with grandma, Puddin (Lizan Mitchell).—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Dabbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabbled. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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