Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinkering
Verb
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The filtration system must be robust enough to perform under stop-and-go driving, prolonged idling and urban pollution while also remaining effective between filter replacements.—
Anan Bishara,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025 -
Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Understand the difference between roosts, feeds, and loafing spots.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
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Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And for off-duty days, fleece joggers make the ideal cozy piece for lounging at home or heading out on a coffee run.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Even the arm and backrests are adjustable to provide the maximum amount of comfort while lounging.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Try coloring, building with blocks, or doodling beside a younger child.—
Kelsey Mora,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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Solène is left alone on the boat, doodling eyes, a woman, and a crescent moon.—
Emma Soren,
Vulture,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Tinkering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinkering. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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