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
Over the course of his career, Drake has often embodied his Champagne Papi persona and dabbled with Latin music, working with some of the genre’s biggest stars.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
The performer has dabbled in fashion and writing, too, releasing her fitness clothing line CALIA by Carrie in 2015 and her New York Times best-selling book Find Your Path five years later.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The industry has dabbled in all kinds of tech innovation over the years, some lasting longer than others.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The company has also dabbled in wearable tech.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Thus far, investment firm Monarch Collective has mostly dabbled on the equity side of the industry, having built a portfolio that includes Angel City FC, the San Diego Wave, Boston Legacy FC, FC Viktoria Berlin in Germany and Cleveland’s upcoming WNBA expansion franchise.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
In the intervening years, Turner had dabbled in other interests.
—Tim Gray, Variety, 6 May 2026
The company has only dabbled in events, and could use its audience to build a consumer or professional events business.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of you may have dabbled in them multiple times, riding the daily waves of volatility.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
The performer has dabbled in fashion and writing, too, releasing her fitness clothing line CALIA by Carrie in 2015 and her New York Times best-selling book Find Your Path five years later.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The industry has dabbled in all kinds of tech innovation over the years, some lasting longer than others.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The company has also dabbled in wearable tech.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Thus far, investment firm Monarch Collective has mostly dabbled on the equity side of the industry, having built a portfolio that includes Angel City FC, the San Diego Wave, Boston Legacy FC, FC Viktoria Berlin in Germany and Cleveland’s upcoming WNBA expansion franchise.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
In the intervening years, Turner had dabbled in other interests.
—Tim Gray, Variety, 6 May 2026
The company has only dabbled in events, and could use its audience to build a consumer or professional events business.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of you may have dabbled in them multiple times, riding the daily waves of volatility.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbled
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Advertisement Not every variety-show booking delighted every viewer (just ask the stiffs who hyperventilated when Elvis wiggled his hips on Sullivan’s stage), but there was enough, most nights, to captivate tens of millions of them.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2026
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The festival, dominated by Christian voices, delighted the thousands of people who attended on a balmy Sunday, pushing strollers and carrying blankets to spread on the grassy expanse.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Shower attendees, including Disick and Chyna's sister Dejah, took pictures in a photo booth, decorated infant onesies and were entertained by a belly dancer.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Looking for a fun and affordable way to keep your little one entertained this summer?—
Robin Westen,
Parents,
21 May 2026
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Chris Sanon, the Orlando area’s leader in sacks a year ago, played well in his move to linebacker from edge rusher.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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He’s only played in four major championships in his career.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The judges, however, were not amused.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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Horan, 32, points over his shoulder at the interaction, clearly amused.—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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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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