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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
This designation allowed those companies to legally sell their existing spirits, while the rest of the alcohol industry either waited it out, sold their stock to a company with a license, or dabbled in the underground spirits world.
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Pierce had dabbled in TV and movies before joining the cast of Frasier as the doc's younger brother, Niles, who is also a psychiatrist.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Bowlan dabbled in the role last season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
But even the Houghs' most ardent fans may not know that the pair share three other siblings who've dabbled in stage and screen performance.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Sen, as they are also called, also dabbled in Star Wars fan fic pairing Ben Solo (Kylo Ren) and Rey and has won awards in that space.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Never afraid of a transformation, Stone has dabbled in milky and icy blondes, and donned a long, raven-haired wig for her Oscar-winning performance in Poor Things.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The Ohio native has even dabbled in acting, making cameos in Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 and Ryan Murphy's Grotesquerie.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
While Fox has dabbled before in commerce, with ventures like the Fox News Shop, this new wine business represents a doubling down into lifestyle – but also something more.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Pierce had dabbled in TV and movies before joining the cast of Frasier as the doc's younger brother, Niles, who is also a psychiatrist.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Bowlan dabbled in the role last season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
But even the Houghs' most ardent fans may not know that the pair share three other siblings who've dabbled in stage and screen performance.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Sen, as they are also called, also dabbled in Star Wars fan fic pairing Ben Solo (Kylo Ren) and Rey and has won awards in that space.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Never afraid of a transformation, Stone has dabbled in milky and icy blondes, and donned a long, raven-haired wig for her Oscar-winning performance in Poor Things.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The Ohio native has even dabbled in acting, making cameos in Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 and Ryan Murphy's Grotesquerie.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
While Fox has dabbled before in commerce, with ventures like the Fox News Shop, this new wine business represents a doubling down into lifestyle – but also something more.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbled
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Two dachshund siblings have delighted viewers on Instagram after a video of them cuddling together on their shared daybed went viral, drawing more than 134,000 likes and a flood of emotional responses from viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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It’s left supporters on Capitol Hill delighted, frustrated, or wondering what’s next.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Long Walk takes place in a disillusioned America that is entertained by a competition called The Long Walk— a challenge in which 50 teenage boys walk continuously without rest.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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My daughter isn’t responsible for keeping nephew entertained.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Pro Football Hall of Famer who played 17 years for the Miami Dolphins is widely considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, served as an analyst for The NFL Today on CBS for over a decade and most importantly was in a movie with Jim Carrey and an actual dolphin.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Aduba, 44, played famous detective Cordelia Cupp, who was determined to solve an unexpected murder at the White House, in The Residence.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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TikTok users were quick to react to the unexpected footage, with many amused by the cat's calm and independent demeanor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Garfield was visibly amused and turned in his seat, physically and metaphorically giving his costars the floor to answer, while Roberts and Edebiri gave Polidoro confused glances.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Dabbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabbled. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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