dabble
verb (used without object)
to play and splash in or as if in water, especially with the hands.
have dabbled
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present perfectof dabble.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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I have dabbled in stocks for most of my working life.
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
It’s a strategy that producers have dabbled in previously as entertainment companies look for creative ways to raise money and engage fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2024
Major sports leagues have dabbled with streaming — Thursday night N.F.L. games are on Amazon Prime Video — but they have not made a full leap yet.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
The French instructors have dabbled with app learning.
From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2023
I have dabbled a little in surgery myself, when occasion has arisen.
From The Riddle of the Frozen Flame by Walter De Maris
