dabble
verb (used without object)
to play and splash in or as if in water, especially with the hands.
dabbled
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past participleof dabble.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof dabble.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
dabbleverb (used without object)to play and splash in or as if in water, especially with the hands.
Example Sentences
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He previously lived in Florence, Italy, where he dabbled in opera, travelled by private jet and promoted his rum, wine and fashion brand -- "De la Espriella Style."
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
On the other, he knew that the company had dabbled in off-kilter programming offerings for the past 50 years.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
That helps explain the contrast with other superstars like Rajinikanth who also dabbled with politics but stopped short.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
The former Disney CEO, who has dabbled in tech and media investing, is going back to venture capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Yet only one hundred or so dabbled in the new market for credit default swaps on subprime mortgage bonds.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
