tinkering

present participle of tinker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinkering
Verb
  • Shopkeepers lightheartedly gossip in rich drawling accents, and pickup trucks make up the majority of the vehicles idling at one of the few stoplights in town.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.
    Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
  • She is seen going over the shots planned for the next day and remembering that some loafing around is planned.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The company also collaborated with Nike last month to launch an initial three core activewear collections and four seasonal collections, featuring pieces designed for everything from strength training and everyday workouts to lounging and running errands.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Imagine hosting a cozy dinner party under the stars, morning coffee with a view, or simply lounging with a good book in the sunshine—all without ever leaving your own space.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Under Niccol, Starbucks has brought back its tradition of baristas doodling on cups in Sharpie pens; reinstated self-serve milk and sugar stations; cut 30% of the food and drink menu; ended its open-bathroom policy for non-paying customers; and laid off 1,100 corporate employees in February.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Try coloring, building with blocks, or doodling beside a younger child.
    Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Tinkering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinkering. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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