tinkering

present participle of tinker

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinkering
Verb
  • These include avoiding idling in drive-thru lanes, carpooling, taking public transit or walking, and biking for short trips.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • What To Know To help reduce ozone formation, residents are encouraged to avoid idling in drive-thru lanes, and instead consider alternatives like sharing a ride or walking in.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Modern Family alum could be seen lounging while wearing black bikini bottoms and holding a product from her Toty suncare brand.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Those include a sitting area off the primary bedroom, a dining table on the narrow part of the deck, a patio outfitted for entertaining, and multiple options for lounging by the pool.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Tinkering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinkering. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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