POTTERED (AROUND) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

pottered (around)

verb

past tense of potter (around)

as in fiddled (around)

to spend time in aimless activity pottering around indoors on a rainy day

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With Rose unavailable, sophomore quarterback Gabriel Webster played in district games against Azle, Denton and Sherman.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Armstrong led the Chiefs in receiving yards in the preseason, so he’s played against NFL competition.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026

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