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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinkering
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The roar gave way to brooms scraping asphalt, trucks idling and fans comparing videos on their phones.
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Last week's sell-off was triggered on Wednesday by idling – though robust – revenue projections from chipmaker Broadcom and may have been exacerbated by a call from artificial intelligence startup Anthropic for the sector to slow down its pace of advancements .
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Martin removed his right fielder for loafing on a ball hit to the outfield.
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Kids who used to run to the field excited to play, suddenly started loafing to the field wearing their crocs with their heads buried in their phones.
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Indeed, Ederson has moments where he can be caught dawdling with the ball, hoping for an opening that doesn’t always arrive.
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Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.
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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.
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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.
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The Women’s Performance Jogger and Men’s Sunday Performance Jogger are particularly loved for their soft, stretchy DreamKnit fabric that’s perfect for lounging and exploring alike.
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And for flexible seating that can be moved where it’s needed, the Twlear Indoor/Outdoor Inflatable Ottoman is perfect for lounging on the pool deck or patio.
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Art therapy isn’t just finger painting and doodling.
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They were inspired both by the 2023 California Superbloom and memories of doodling flowers while growing up in India.
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“Tinkering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinkering. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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