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Recent Examples of tinker
Leading up to the election, Musk tinkered with the algorithm to give his posts a boost.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
That’s not to say lawmakers haven’t repeatedly tinkered with its specifics, or that those changes have been unimportant.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
David Prior’s and Jennifer Kent’s episodes are standouts, but nearly every short story is well acted and immaculately designed (including the episodic prologues that feature del Toro tinkering with a gigantic physical prop of the titular cabinet) and will leave you wanting more.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
Man Utd struggles, Girona hopes, and Erik ten Hag
Suns' Ryan Dunn, with an improved jump shot, could end up as the steal of the draft
Brain Games: Backing Bucky Irving, tinkering with Jakobi Meyers and more Week 7 advice
The 49ers' most prominent improvement since the Super Bowl?
—New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
That’s not to say lawmakers haven’t repeatedly tinkered with its specifics, or that those changes have been unimportant.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
David Prior’s and Jennifer Kent’s episodes are standouts, but nearly every short story is well acted and immaculately designed (including the episodic prologues that feature del Toro tinkering with a gigantic physical prop of the titular cabinet) and will leave you wanting more.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
Man Utd struggles, Girona hopes, and Erik ten Hag
Suns' Ryan Dunn, with an improved jump shot, could end up as the steal of the draft
Brain Games: Backing Bucky Irving, tinkering with Jakobi Meyers and more Week 7 advice
The 49ers' most prominent improvement since the Super Bowl?
—New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinker
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After five teenage boys are shown horsing around on a Malibu beach for a few seconds, the shot dissolves into Liam’s perfect coif, his unbuttoned shirt, his disarming smile.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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The Game of Thrones alum, 28, was seen horsing around with the British aristocrat at a polo match at his family's estate in West Sussex, England on Saturday, June 29.Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
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By that time, most of the people who came to watch had cleared the sales floor for the more inviting environs of their idling black cars or their reserved table at Mr. Chow.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Next: Friday at No. 7 Orange City University (8-2) Evans: (6-4) 137: idle.Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
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Slot’s focus on possession-dominance is not to say that his team dawdles on the ball.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Apr. 2024
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Ukrainian officials dawdled on implementing U.S.-proposed reforms to increase civilian control of the military, expand professional military education, and clean up the corrupt defense procurement system.Polina Beliakova, Foreign Affairs, 17 Mar. 2023
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The Gym People leggings feature thick, stretchy fabric that’s great for workouts, lounging, or running errands.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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The four spend their leisurely days lounging by the pool, drinking cocktails and basking in the sun: a postcard ready image of what a multi-ethnic French family can look like.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Tinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinker. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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