as in to horse around
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In early 2020, Ken was tinkering with a pyrotechnic rage rap sound with the Dutch producers Starboy and Outtatown, which turned into his EP Teen X, a trial balloon of sorts for the swag that would be Playboi Carti’s modern rap classic Whole Lotta Red.
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
Who couldn’t use more storage space—a place to park lawn mowers and leaf blowers; a spot to stash bikes, tents, and bins of holiday decor; or maybe even a workshop for tinkering like our grandfathers had?
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
Kimball started tinkering with a basic snickerdoodle recipe that traditionally starts with sugar, butter, shortening, eggs, vanilla and cream of tartar.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
Since the Boston Bruins’ tone-setting 6-4 loss on opening night to the Florida Panthers, general manager Don Sweeney has tinkered with his roster’s periphery.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
Who couldn’t use more storage space—a place to park lawn mowers and leaf blowers; a spot to stash bikes, tents, and bins of holiday decor; or maybe even a workshop for tinkering like our grandfathers had?
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
Kimball started tinkering with a basic snickerdoodle recipe that traditionally starts with sugar, butter, shortening, eggs, vanilla and cream of tartar.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
Since the Boston Bruins’ tone-setting 6-4 loss on opening night to the Florida Panthers, general manager Don Sweeney has tinkered with his roster’s periphery.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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After five teenage boys are shown horsing around on a Malibu beach for a few seconds, the shot dissolves into Liam’s perfect coif, his unbuttoned shirt, his disarming smile.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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The Game of Thrones alum, 28, was seen horsing around with the British aristocrat at a polo match at his family's estate in West Sussex, England on Saturday, June 29.Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
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But planes have only just recently started moving along the assembly lines that were idled by the two-month work stoppage.Chris Isidore, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Competing against the best of the National League is another matter, but idling just above .500 isn’t palatable to fans in one of the largest markets in the country.Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Spurs dawdled during negotiations and, in the end, Slot stayed with the Dutch club for another season before joining Liverpool.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Once again, the Packers — who still had two timeouts — diddled and dawdled and didn’t run another play until there were just 16 seconds left in the half.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Perfect for long-haul flights, skiing, hiking, or just lounging in a chalet on a winter getaway, these joggers will become your daily go-to.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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There are plenty of beach chairs available for lounging under huge umbrellas, and the beach was kept clean despite the many guests moving about on it.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Tinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinker. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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