as in to delight
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 dabble
Teachers are dabbling in artificial intelligence tools, but AI adoption isn’t having a big impact on the classroom yet, according to a new RAND report.
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Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
Italian hatmaker Borsalino also dabbled in eyewear with a niche player, the Ophy Eyewear brand, established in 2018 by Placido Minissale.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
Spread the Love also dabbles in jams, both flavors of which (raspberry and marionberry) contain just two ingredients: berries and sugar.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
Elez, after all, is not the only member of Musk’s coterie who dabbles in far-right trolling.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
Italian hatmaker Borsalino also dabbled in eyewear with a niche player, the Ophy Eyewear brand, established in 2018 by Placido Minissale.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
Spread the Love also dabbles in jams, both flavors of which (raspberry and marionberry) contain just two ingredients: berries and sugar.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
Elez, after all, is not the only member of Musk’s coterie who dabbles in far-right trolling.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabble
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Since 1986, Dolores and Lupe Mendez have been delighting South Siders with soul-satisfying breakfast tacos and other early-morning staples like huevos rancheros.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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The players’ receptiveness to the nickname delights Liam.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2025
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But the combination clearly worked; Corky, who had a wry sense of humor, was endlessly entertained by his wife.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Available with a four-speed manual transmission or with a three-speed automatic configuration, those early Mustangs continue to entertain.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Also, Foley dealt with concussion symptoms and never played in the NHL.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Chargers star is among the best in NFL history, with nine Pro Bowl appearances, four first-team All-Pro selections and an NFL Defensive Player of the Year award while playing for the Raiders in 2016.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Gotham-mayhem pics still jolt while Hollywood-glam pics merely amuse.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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While many were amused by the viral father-son outing, the child’s mother made her disapproval known.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The hotel features 225 luxurious rooms, 212 in a sleek new guest tower, that offer modern comforts that will please travelers.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Many in Mexico saw the move as a way to please President Trump and convince him to suspend or cancel the U.S. tariffs against Mexico.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Dabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabble. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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