dabbed

verb

Definition of dabbednext
past tense of dab
1
as in smeared

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2
as in flicked

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  1. anointed
  2. tipped
  3. clasped
Verb
  • Today’s global elite aren’t chosen by God; they are anointed at Harvard.
    Ross Pomeroy, Big Think, 19 Dec. 2024
  • When the accused are forced to rely on a public defender who has been anointed and installed by the same state attorney prosecuting the case against them, our system breaks down.
    Adam Farkas, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2024
Definition of anointed
Verb
  • The 19-year-old England Under-21 player has thrived and been tipped for senior international honours by Hurzeler.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have been red hot to start the 2024-25 season, and center Jarrett Allen underscored that statement with an impressive trick shot before Monday night’s game tipped off.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of tipped
Verb
  • Women clasped hands in ring dances.
    John Leland, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Others clasped their hands in prayer.
    Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of clasped
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