as in plays
to spend time in aimless activity
somehow, he managed to spend the whole morning fribbling instead of doing his assigned work
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Verb
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Fans serenaded Saiss, who now plays for Qatari side Al Sadd, and showed their appreciation for Jimenez throughout the game on Sunday, even when the Mexico international was simply warming up before his second-half introduction.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026 -
And apologies to Pedro Pascal (who plays the Mandalorian), but his costar tends to steal every scene.—
Tracy Smith,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Noun
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At one point, there were 18 friends and family members living together (a six-bed bunk room helps to squeeze everyone in).—
Juliet Izon,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2026
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Officials told McElroy to take a top bunk bed, the complaint says, in violation of a policy saying pregnant inmates should be assigned bottom bunks to prevent injuries and falls.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Noun
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But anatomically speaking, this is absolute nonsense.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Travelers say they're done listening to the nonsense they've been fed.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Though the sisters are supposedly first-generation Italian American, no whiff of the old country hangs about Kay; Dorothy will at least spit out a few words in Italian.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Turquoise pearl, and azure line the space, and a cylindrical hanging light sculpture made of hundreds of white and gold ceramic fish hangs about the lounge seating area.—
Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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According to Sosnick, investors today may be too focused on companies’ rosy short-term guidance and assuming the good times will last — one of the many follies of those who got burned in 2000.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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This might seem like an overreaction, but Gator fans have had to endure these subtle shots all offseason, culminating in the brutal USA Today fluff piece defending Napier's follies in Gainesville.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The post-1945 explosion in birth rates coincided with the rise of the television age and the profusion of social science claptrap to serve and soothe a nation anxious in its affluence.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s in contrast with Andrew’s lexicon of touchy-feely claptrap, all seemingly declarations of support and empathy but, ultimately, hollow.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Poor grading is common in both older neighborhoods and newer subdivisions, and many homes in the region have crawl spaces that trap moisture, leading to mold, wood rot and structural damage.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Finally, upgrade your couch-rot-and-do-nothing sessions with the TCL 75-inch Class Q6 smart TV, and save 22%.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
5 May 2026
Noun
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After touring the school, McMahon led an assembly centered on American-history trivia.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Play bingo or trivia on Thursday nights, and look out for karaoke, brunch, and the occasional speed dating event during the week.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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