tinkering

present participle of tinker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinkering
Verb
  • On the runway, planes sat with engines idling, ground crews making final preparations as if departures could come at any moment — all as the courtroom battle played out hundreds of miles away in Washington.
    Valerie Gonzalez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
  • There are multiple scenes of him as a younger man walking briskly on city streets, briefcase tucked under an arm – purposeful, directed, not idling or taking in the ambiance around him.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Understand the difference between roosts, feeds, and loafing spots.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Expect wide terraces for lounging, a summer kitchen for long dinners under the stars, a pool that sits just steps from the bay, and a private dock and boat lift.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Most are more interested in diving than lounging at five-star resorts.
    Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Try coloring, building with blocks, or doodling beside a younger child.
    Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
  • 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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