dabble
verb (used without object)
to play and splash in or as if in water, especially with the hands.
has dabbled
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present perfectof dabble (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A teacher by profession, Rocha has dabbled both in academia and politics throughout his career.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Airbnb has dabbled in hotels over the past decade, but last year said it would push more aggressively into that area.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
Parkanyi, a Hungarian-Australian who has dabbled in startups for years, decided to fill the niche.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
Lawrence made his name with half-hour comedies, and while Vaughn has dabbled in television, he’s primarily associated with “frat pack” movie comedies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2024
Oh, by the bye, yes; I suppose Dalrymple has dabbled in cattle a little—in that South American venture of his.
From A Mere Chance, Vol. 1 of 3 A Novel by Ada Cambridge
