as in to tailor
to change (something) in order to fit the needs or requirements of a person, business, etc.
The program can be customized to serve different purposes. customized the car with a unique paint job
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Recent Examples of customize
The surgeon’s experience, judgment and ability to customize the procedure to the individual patient are far more important than the name of the operation.
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Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Every treatment plan is customized, highly detailed and designed around what is truly best for the patient long-term.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2026
And in the hands of a skilled nail tech, the patterns can be fully customized, making each set feel one-of-a-kind.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The Powdered Facial Masks can be mixed to customize according to your skin needs.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Every treatment plan is customized, highly detailed and designed around what is truly best for the patient long-term.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2026
And in the hands of a skilled nail tech, the patterns can be fully customized, making each set feel one-of-a-kind.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The Powdered Facial Masks can be mixed to customize according to your skin needs.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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The program includes Missoni and tailoring atelier Saman Amel trunk shows, and multi-brand personal shopping experiences.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Will Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Britain has increasingly toughened its approach to tech companies in recent years, urging or forcing them to impose age verification, adapt their algorithms and, most recently, prevent children from circulating nude images taken on mobile phones.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The needs of religious consumers were changing, and church leaders scrambled to adapt.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Police adjust barricades at a security checkpoint at Nassau Street and Maiden Lane.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Management Incentives Change The Situation Investors spend a great deal of time adjusting earnings forecasts by a few percentage points.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Clemens noted that players modify gear without receiving discipline from the league.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The letter, which was initially written by Boggie, was modified by Wagoner to exclude several of the sustained investigative findings, according to a lawsuit Boggie filed after she was not reappointed to her job.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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The first World Cup match on American soil in more than a generation and the start of a tournament that has the potential to alter the direction of soccer in this country for the next generation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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This prevalence equals about one in nine seniors who have been diagnosed with this brain altering disease.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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While officials initially declined to speculate, Haynes confirmed that the B-52 Stratofortress was equipped with the new Active Electronically Scanned Array, or AESA, radar system.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The humanoid is equipped with multi-degree-of-freedom joints and dexterous robotic hands, enabling it to manipulate objects and perform a wide range of physical tasks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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