dabbed

verb

Definition of dabbednext
past tense of dab
1
as in smeared

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2
as in flicked

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  1. anointed
  2. tipped
  3. clasped
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  • As a woman originally from the South, North Carolina to be exact, this brand will be a legacy-builder for Christie to influence more than just her peers and the publications and brands that have anointed her as a pivotal voice to pay attention to.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Toni Morrison anointed him heir to James Baldwin.
    Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of anointed
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  • Large 1/4 ounce to 1/2 ounce jig head hooks tipped with creature baits like the Craw Papi and the Jumbo Leech are ideal for this type of fishing.
    Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The question would increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to the standard minimum wage — potentially lessening workers' reliance on tips.
    Mike Deehan, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of tipped
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  • Next to De León was a statue of the church’s namesake, Our Lady of Sorrows, hands clasped and face frozen in misery.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
  • When the town hall ended, Harris went over and clasped hands with Castillo, whose face was still streaked with tears.
    Will Weissert, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of clasped
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