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
Jolie, the star's eldest child, lives a life out of the spotlight but has dabbled in acting; her mother is Jones' high-school sweetheart Jeri Caldwell.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Organized religion leaves very little room for dabbling in 60 percent of one thing and 40 percent of the other.
—Claire Carusillo, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Paul Rudd was a wonderful choice for Ben Glenroy, a movie star who dabbled in franchise tentpoles but came alive due to Rudd’s comedic aptitude.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
Co-founders Drew Kaufmann, who has an extensive background in fashion and music, and Matt Reyer, who has an e-commerce background that dabbled in automotive, describe the vision that shaped this unique brick-and-mortar concept.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Organized religion leaves very little room for dabbling in 60 percent of one thing and 40 percent of the other.
—Claire Carusillo, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Paul Rudd was a wonderful choice for Ben Glenroy, a movie star who dabbled in franchise tentpoles but came alive due to Rudd’s comedic aptitude.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
Co-founders Drew Kaufmann, who has an extensive background in fashion and music, and Matt Reyer, who has an e-commerce background that dabbled in automotive, describe the vision that shaped this unique brick-and-mortar concept.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabble
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The keyboard’s trademark shallow key travel remains the same, which is a demerit for heavy-handed typists like myself but should delight light-touch Mac users who prefer little to no resistance when typing.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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A day care facility in Maine has delighted the internet by revealing which dog breed is the clingiest, and needless to say, anyone who owns a German shorthaired pointer can relate.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Frolova-Walker and Walker, at the end of their book on the Shostakovich Fifth, entertain an enticing possibility: What if the work actually had nothing to do with Stalin?Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Six rounds into the eight-round match—which ended in a unanimous decision for Paul—the commentator Rosie Perez, a longtime friend of Tyson’s, dropped any pretense of being entertained.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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As a student ambassador for Wolf Lab, Bailey plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between students and innovative learning experiences, fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration.Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Akana's mother, Joselyn, played for Hawaii from 1993-96.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fans were amused by the basketball team taking the city's public transit system.Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dunkin' Donuts has amused its fanbase and competitors alike following a rather spicy post to the brand's Instagram account.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Modern life is full of stressors of all kinds: paying bills, pleasing difficult bosses, getting along with frenemies, caring for children or aging parents (or both).Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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Instead, travel plans and chances to explore avenues in medicine, the law and higher education will please you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Dabble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabble. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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