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
Witkoff had befriended two internet marketers dabbling in crypto, and suggested a meetup with the Trump sons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
Giannini saw Howard rekindling his lost love of horses and thought he should stop dabbling and commit himself fully to Thoroughbred racing.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
