dabble
verb (used without object)
to play and splash in or as if in water, especially with the hands.
dabbling
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present participleof dabble.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Some Premier League clubs are dabbling with pricing a selection of seats dynamically to boost revenues.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
I moved to China for three and a half years, taking full advantage of the local happy hours, dabbling in fine dining and even splitting the cost of a housekeeper with my roommate.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
He later spent time in Hungary, dabbling in nationalist politics and earning a doctorate degree.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
He grew up dabbling at his local multi-sport club before choosing which one he would come to revolutionize: cross-country skiing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
But in this world, you can be right, or you can be safe, and the type of danger Ollie is dabbling in makes my own work look like nothing.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
