The computer expert hung up the phone and absently tapped a finger as he spoke aloud.

She tapped absently with the scroll while she considered her next move.

Wren tapped on the door frame absently, then finished turning the dead bolts.

He absently tapped his chin and returned his attention to the designs of a self-contained hot-world settlement.

He strolled to the edge of the driveway and tapped absently at his shirt pocket.

Taking the fire poker he tapped absently at the shimmering coals so that sparks swirled up.

He tapped at the keys absently, still standing.

He tapped absently at the letter.

She absently tapped her cheek with the key, leav- ing a small smudge.

Mark was silent, absently tapping a pencil against his cheek.