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
Everything from the mattress type to linens should be customized to each space and sleeper.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
In addition to the meal itself, the new McDonald's Crocs Happy Meal comes with one of six mini Crocs keychain toys, plus Jibbitz charm stickers to customize the mini footwear.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
What to expect at Ricci’s I’m a certified sandwich lover, and with more than 30 sandwiches to choose from and customize, there had to be a starting point.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
That said, there are ways to customize it to best suit your features.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
In addition to the meal itself, the new McDonald's Crocs Happy Meal comes with one of six mini Crocs keychain toys, plus Jibbitz charm stickers to customize the mini footwear.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
What to expect at Ricci’s I’m a certified sandwich lover, and with more than 30 sandwiches to choose from and customize, there had to be a starting point.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
That said, there are ways to customize it to best suit your features.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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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.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The food bank has a dietitian to tailor the meals to the patients' diseases, including diabetes, renal disease, heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders or other chronic illenesses.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The research also explores how robots apply machine learning to adapt to constantly changing surroundings.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, the Senate passed a broad bipartisan bill on housing, which seeks to adjust policies to increase construction and limit institutional ownership of home development.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Acting in a movie involves a lot of waiting around, too—as the crew repositions cameras and adjusts the lighting, among other things—and those lulls provided me with plenty of time to feel queasy with anxiety.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The current stadium layout has bleacher sections (bench seating) but those are being modified to include seat backs, while video boards and wi-fi infrastructure are being improved.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Returning to the core of his talk, Yanxiao likened the Xiongnu’s impact on the West to that of the Mongols, who, a millennium later, would alter the cultural topology of Eurasia.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The order alters the timeline for decommissioning Schahfer, according to a previous NIPSCO statement, but compliance is mandatory, and NIPSCO’s long-term plan to transition to sustainable energy remains unchanged.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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It was reviewed and edited by a team of content specialists.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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All rooms are equipped with strong fans and the bedrooms have air-conditioning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Like every Greenline, the new 42 can be equipped with either a diesel propulsion system comprising twin 250hp Yanmar engines or a proprietary hybrid setup with 23kW electric motors between the diesel engine and the propeller.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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