as in to horse around
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Recent Examples of tinker
The Hawks continue to tinker with their roster ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
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Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But Hannett no longer seemed interested in playing the auteur, largely ignoring Reilly to tinker with drum machines instead.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
With a few weeks remaining before spring training, teams still have time to tinker with their rosters.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
With the exception of Powell, every living Federal Reserve board chair, plus Treasury secretaries, and prominent economists from both parties have signed on to Supreme Court briefs urging the justices not to tinker with the Fed's independence.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
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Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But Hannett no longer seemed interested in playing the auteur, largely ignoring Reilly to tinker with drum machines instead.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
With a few weeks remaining before spring training, teams still have time to tinker with their rosters.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
With the exception of Powell, every living Federal Reserve board chair, plus Treasury secretaries, and prominent economists from both parties have signed on to Supreme Court briefs urging the justices not to tinker with the Fed's independence.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinker
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Bevel was horsing around with the Reverend James Orange and Andy Young in the courtyard under King's balcony, according to Orange.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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In April 2020, Iglesias shared a video of him horsing around with Lucy and Nicholas as the pair attempted to climb on his back for a ride.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 40 million barrels of oil from Iran, Russia and Venezuela are on vessels idling near the country, up by more than 17% from the week before the conflict erupted, according to Kpler.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Wright said the Russian oil being sold to India had been expected to go to Chinese refineries but had been idling at sea.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Flight attendants turned into drill sergeants, barking at passengers who flouted mask rules or dawdled too long eating that snack with the mask off.—
Thomas Black,
Twin Cities,
21 Dec. 2025
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My request to ownership is don’t dawdle.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Atrani In Positano’s quieter Fornillo area, this three-bedroom villa includes multiple terraces and garden spaces for dining, lounging, and sunset BBQs—and is a smart choice for those traveling with a larger group.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The River features a winding lazy river, splash pad, state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style lounging areas, and indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.—
Mosaic
Mar. 8,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Tinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinker. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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