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
Betty then dabbled in modeling and also got a job at a local restaurant and department store.
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Scarberry, who went to pastry school, dabbled with baking at home before setting out for a storefront.
—Jason Dill
november 5, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Though the majority of White's showbusiness career has been spent making believe, he's dabbled more than once in reality.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Both Colombian artists Kapo and Venesti also dabbled in Afrobeats early on in their careers.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Instead of following trends, the group has dabbled in a variety of genres, often merging multiple into one song to form their unique sound, dubbed MIXX Pop.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Ayo Edebiri has dabbled in on-screen violence before.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
That was the only time Luke dabbled at positions other than quarterback.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Some dabbled temporarily, and some, like Taivas, never stopped.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Scarberry, who went to pastry school, dabbled with baking at home before setting out for a storefront.
—Jason Dill
november 5, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Though the majority of White's showbusiness career has been spent making believe, he's dabbled more than once in reality.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Both Colombian artists Kapo and Venesti also dabbled in Afrobeats early on in their careers.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Instead of following trends, the group has dabbled in a variety of genres, often merging multiple into one song to form their unique sound, dubbed MIXX Pop.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Ayo Edebiri has dabbled in on-screen violence before.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
That was the only time Luke dabbled at positions other than quarterback.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Some dabbled temporarily, and some, like Taivas, never stopped.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbled
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Snoop, who delighted audiences with his dispatches from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, will be back on his ring game next month as a roving correspondent for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nancy Bernstorff and Terri Lopez, both from Ramona, said they were delighted by Truett’s artwork.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Much of that extra time was spent setting the stage for the next performance, but there was plenty to keep guests entertained between takes.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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In between performances, while the crew was breaking down and setting up on stage, there was a lovely MC keeping the crowd entertained.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There were rows of records, stacks of photos and the original Midnite Jamboree stage where legends like Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and Garth Brooks once played.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the iconic film, Spacek — who stars in the new film Die, My Love — played the title character, a misfit high schooler.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Special Olympics are not amused after Kid Rock used an ableist slur while making a joke in a recent Fox News interview.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The footage left internet viewers both amused and confused.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Dabbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabbled. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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