customize
verb
cus·tom·ize
ˈkə-stə-ˌmīz 
customized; customizing
: to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications
Examples of customize in a Sentence
The telephone company has offered to customize a plan for our business.
The program can be customized to serve different purposes.
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Once the base is mixed, people often customize overnight oats with fruits, nuts, nut butters, spices or sweeteners.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The reverse side, which typically shows another dial, a fancy movement, or elaborate engraving, has been left blank so the wearer can customize it.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
Add extra leafy greens, like arugula, or customize the salad with protein.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Elliott said Schultz helped customize a silver-colored Moto Knee as an homage to his former titanium leg.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The reverse side, which typically shows another dial, a fancy movement, or elaborate engraving, has been left blank so the wearer can customize it.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
Add extra leafy greens, like arugula, or customize the salad with protein.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Elliott said Schultz helped customize a silver-colored Moto Knee as an homage to his former titanium leg.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for customize
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/customize. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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customize
verb
cus·tom·ize
ˈkəs-tə-ˌmīz
customized; customizing
: to build, fit, or change to suit a specific customer
a customized van
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