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
Both Colombian artists Kapo and Venesti also dabbled in Afrobeats early on in their careers.
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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
And now, after a nearly two-decade hiatus, during which Westmoreland dabbled in acting, with roles as a crook and a homeless man, Siberia is back—once again in the subway—beneath the Hearst Building, on Fifty-seventh Street.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Since the show's end in 1974, Forster dabbled in race car driving in the early 2000s and occasionally acts outside of Hollywood.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Bongiovi, a model, has also recently dabbled in acting, with the performer next set to appear in Maude Apatow's feature directorial debut, Poetic License.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
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
And now, after a nearly two-decade hiatus, during which Westmoreland dabbled in acting, with roles as a crook and a homeless man, Siberia is back—once again in the subway—beneath the Hearst Building, on Fifty-seventh Street.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Since the show's end in 1974, Forster dabbled in race car driving in the early 2000s and occasionally acts outside of Hollywood.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Bongiovi, a model, has also recently dabbled in acting, with the performer next set to appear in Maude Apatow's feature directorial debut, Poetic License.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbled
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Yet there also were visible moments where Gordon’s explosion, the hops that spoiled and delighted us, didn’t look the same.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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While many dogs can jump onto the couch with ease (and take up far more space than necessary), a two-legged canine has delighted internet viewers with her unusual way of getting comfy.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Republicans have refused to entertained negotiations on health care policy, arguing the health care subsidies should be debated by Congress after the shutdown is over.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Whatever the case, those watching Zeena’s behavior on the clip were undoubtedly entertained by her response to the situation.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tewes, who had played cruise director Julie McCoy, since the series debuted in 1977, returned for a handful of episodes in the dramedy's final two seasons in 1986 and 1987.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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This came to a head for one of the show's stars, Lauren Tewes, who played cruise director Julie McCoy.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her husband seemed amused by her confusion.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The October 19 post has received numerous comments, with viewers amused by the golden retriever’s dramatic response.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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