Synonyms of tweaks

tweaks 1 of 2

noun

plural of tweak

as in adjustments

the act of making something slightly different

After a minor tweak, the computer seemed to run much better.

Related Words

• adjustments
• corrections
• modifications
• alterations
• revisions
• changes
• reforms
• shifts
• amendments
• modulations
• redesigns
• conversions
• regulations
• transformations
• distortions
• deformations
• rectifications
• fluctuations
• mutations
• reconstructions
• revises
• replacements
• oscillations
• substitutions
• metamorphoses
• differences
• displacements
• variations
• changeovers
• transfigurations
• reconversions
• reviews
• redos
• reformations

Dissimilar Words

• fixations
• stabilizations

tweaks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of tweak

1

as in pinches

to grasp and move with a small forceful motion

Hey, you tweaked my nose!

Related Words

• pinches
• twitches
• shakes
• pulls
• bumps
• grabs
• hitches
• takes
• tugs
• yanks
• jolts
• rips
• jerks
• twists
• bucks
• nips
• squeezes
• crimps
• grips
• plucks
• clasps
• hoicks
• clutches
• grasps
• jogs
• holds
• jiggles
• jigs
• drags
• snatches
• tears
• wrenches
• joggles
• lugs
• snaps (up)
• wrings
• wrests
• pitches
• jounces

Dissimilar Words

• springs
• drops
• releases
• frees
• loosens
• looses

2

as in adjusts

to make small adjustments to

You can tweak the settings to customize the display.

He spent considerable time tweaking the recipe.

Related Words

• adjusts
• edits
• modifies
• adapts
• alters
• prepares
• conditions
• shapes
• tailors
• customizes
• rigs
• models
• phases
• redesigns
• readjusts
• patterns
• tunes
• fiddles (with)
• fine-tunes
• regulates
• suits
• fashions
• doctors
• registers
• gears
• matches
• fits
• conforms
• acclimatizes
• puts
• corrects
• roots
• acclimates
• accommodates
• readapts
• harmonizes
• squares
• attunes
• reworks
• establishes
• revamps
• transforms
• remodels
• familiarizes
• remakes
• revises
• recasts
• equips
• orientates
• primes
• refashions
• orients
• seasons
• rejiggers
• refocuses
• inures
• toughens
• converts
• reinvents
• rehearses
• acquaints
• recycles
• accustoms
• redoes
• habituates
• refigures
• settles
• refits
• hardens
• reclaims
• makes over
• naturalizes
• bends
• reengineers
• readies
• habilitates
• redevelops

Dissimilar Words

• misadjusts

3

as in mocks

to make (someone or something) the object of criticism, amusement, or laughter

They're always tweaking me about my northern accent.

Related Words

• mocks
• teases
• laughs (at)
• kids
• jeers
• scoffs (at)
• pokes fun at
• scouts
• ridicules
• gibes
• sneers (at)
• derides
• taunts
• shoots down
• quizzes
• poohs
• skewers
• scorns
• ribs
• bugs
• targets
• disparages
• decries
• belittles
• rides
• torments
• parodies
• rallies
• jives
• twits
• razzes
• hassles
• pooh-poohs
• harasses
• rags
• travesties
• baits
• bad-mouths
• mimics
• takes off (on)
• burlesques
• harries
• pesters
• satirizes
• caricatures
• chaffs
• needles
• puts down
• joshes
• apes
• parrots
• catcalls
• heckles
• imitates
• barracks
• lampoons
• makes fun of
• pillories
• makes sport of
• rags on

Dissimilar Words

• approves
• commends
• endorses
• sanctions
• applauds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tweaks

Noun

Among other packaging tweaks, the 3-ounce and 8-ounce mists, as well as the 8-ounce wash, now use custom bottles that were developed specifically for this line. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Chen Moonves has pitched multiple versions of an all-winners season over the years, although she’s made some tweaks. — Matt Minton, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

The Google Pixel Watch 5 lands on store shelves with a faster processor, double the storage, and a higher price tag—begging the question of whether its minor tweaks justify the extra cash. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

The two talked through some tweaks to Voit’s mechanics, including a different starting point for his hands and a leg kick, the latter less for timing and more to allow Voit to access his power in games. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Speaking to members of the press on a Thursday afternoon Zoom call, Ballew said his team was still studying the potential downstream effects of the latest round of tweaks that have been made in the ratings-gathering space. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The latest version of Android comes with countless small tweaks and updates to larger features, in some cases taking new approaches cut from whole cloth. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

There are simple changes, like including players’ photos on the teamsheet to help users recognize them, but more surprising tweaks too. — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2026

All coaches have their scheme, but the best ones are willing to make small tweaks to maximize the strength of the roster. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

Just as the tension on deck is escalating, Nathan tweaks his back putting down the water toys. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026

The Odyssey tweaks Homer’s classic story into a moodier version of the swords-and-sandals epic—and represents a rare swerve away from tired sequels, cheap remakes, and creaky cinematic universes. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

As an earthquake develops, the system often tweaks the magnitude, time, location and alert area. — Amy Graff, New York Times, 27 June 2026

Frick confirmed that no software tweaks to the car are needed to enable that performance at altitude. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026

The latter measures movement in three dimensions and predictively tweaks the myriad electronics for maximum performance. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026

The technique relies on an optimization algorithm that repeatedly tweaks an audio clip, measures the impact on the model’s response, and then uses this signal to further adjust the audio until the model does what the attacker wants. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2026

This recipe tweaks the classic ratios slightly for optimal richness, while buttery white chocolate and nutty almonds add depth to this timeless dessert. — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026

It's also retuned the Adaptive EQ feature, which tweaks audio output based on the seal created by the earcups and the mics measuring what's coming through the drivers. — New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026