as in to horse around
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That in turn frees artists, teachers and curators to experiment and expand, tinkering with programming and fundraising while bringing in younger and more diverse audiences, boosters said.
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John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 July 2024
There is, however, a small but growing group of whiskey makers tinkering with the very start of the process, using heirloom grains rather than commodity products in the mash bill.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2024
When the battle begins, DJs can choose only from their short list, selecting different sections, tinkering with transitions and looping in different effects.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Elsewhere Apple has been tinkering with colors, resulting in a great-looking iMac.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Aug. 2024
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John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 July 2024
There is, however, a small but growing group of whiskey makers tinkering with the very start of the process, using heirloom grains rather than commodity products in the mash bill.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2024
When the battle begins, DJs can choose only from their short list, selecting different sections, tinkering with transitions and looping in different effects.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Elsewhere Apple has been tinkering with colors, resulting in a great-looking iMac.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Tinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinker. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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