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as in delighting
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 dabbling
Victor Mather, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
In the movie from director Tim Burton, Johnny Depp starred as Ichabod, now a constable dabbling in early forensic science tasked by the New York police with investigating a series of murders in an upstate Dutch town.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Kit is also dabbling in makeup after watching her famous mom spend so many days and nights in a glam chair, getting ready for red carpets and events.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
When dabbling with fuller cuts, a fabric that’s too stiff risks veering into less desirable territory; with a softer fabric, the suit will drape and keep from looking simply oversized.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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After dabbling in boxing, Carty turned his focus to baseball and soon attracted the attention of major league scouts as a catcher.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
In the movie from director Tim Burton, Johnny Depp starred as Ichabod, now a constable dabbling in early forensic science tasked by the New York police with investigating a series of murders in an upstate Dutch town.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Kit is also dabbling in makeup after watching her famous mom spend so many days and nights in a glam chair, getting ready for red carpets and events.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
When dabbling with fuller cuts, a fabric that’s too stiff risks veering into less desirable territory; with a softer fabric, the suit will drape and keep from looking simply oversized.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dabbling
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Develop a cohesive plan that focuses on deploying the infrastructure to make the experience more engaging, informative and entertaining.Tamara Bebb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Big-batch recipes are not only a foolproof entertaining trick, but those big, beautiful bowls filled with punch look impressive too.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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After all, these goofy buddy comedies aren’t really for the critics, right?Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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But that’s like the goofiest (expletive) move in the history of the UFC.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The holiday break is coming at the wrong time for the Penguins, who are playing easily their best hockey of the season.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The doctor's office might be festooned with fun decorations.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Snapping photos in front of monuments or devouring gelato in the heat is fun.Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
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Many states have special procedures for disposing of such frivolous suits quickly and inexpensively.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Governance is serious business, the government’s job is to take care of the needs of its people because many lives hang in the balance, this is not a frivolous endeavor.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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Other videos don’t end so super—with a range of different crashes resulting, which may seem amusing to watch.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additional viewers found the segment to be amusing, with several enjoying the Port Authority joke.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Packed with silly hijinks, this 2004 comedy also stars Kristin Chenoweth and Kristin Davis.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Staff take part in silly skits and showcase rare albums that have not been digitized from the station's giant record collection.Meira Gebel, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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And yet the movie’s insularity feels trifling and empty.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2024
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The cost to find these answers, even in the near term, is relatively trifling.Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2023
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“Dabbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dabbling. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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