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tinkers

  • plural of tinker.
  • present tense form of tinker (3rd person singular).

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As fans and pundits begin to predict City's downfall, Guardiola tinkers with his squad before a long winning streak results in his club being crowned Premier League champions.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

It tinkers with toe boxes, sponsors ranchers for bull-riding events and uses fabric that is more flexible to accommodate preferences for more functional fits.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 2, 2026

There was this feeling, especially early on, where it felt like we were the tinkers in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2024

Tesla frequently tinkers with the trim level names, driving ranges, power and features for its vehicles.

From Seattle Times May 15, 2024

John tinkers with the Enigma machine we keep in the room.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin