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
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
But while Spangler has dabbled in new, “exciting” flavors like Dragon Fruit and Birthday Cake Dum Dums, it’s found that any tweaks it makes to classic options get flagged by consumers.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024
Pa has dabbled in stocks enough to know all the points of loss.
From Letters of the Motor Girl by Ethellyn Gardner
