as in delights
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 dabbles
Deus Ex also dabbles in conspiracy theories, which Metal Gear Solid fans will surely be familiar with and enjoy.
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George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The accountant dabbles in money management, the doctor dabbles in real estate development, and everyone is a part time social media influencer.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Then, the reality of playing behind the Patriots’ offensive line and across from a Vikings defense that dabbles in the dark arts hit hard.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The accountant dabbles in money management, the doctor dabbles in real estate development, and everyone is a part time social media influencer.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Then, the reality of playing behind the Patriots’ offensive line and across from a Vikings defense that dabbles in the dark arts hit hard.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbles
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Max Springer,
Scientific American,
2 Sep. 2025
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How pretty are these two-bite delights?—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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No memoir entertains like Hollywood, which is why readers should read Zwick’s, and many more.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As a riff on the British whodunit, Columbus’ film is simply a cozy, and perhaps an all too simple, affair — nothing more than a jigsaw puzzle that neither challenges nor frustrates, but only passively entertains.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Dabbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabbles. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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