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
Begin with voluntary cognitive-style assessments, then customize content delivery accordingly.
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Rick Inatome, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Similarly, Epstein recommends customizing the details of a space, like swapping out switch plates and outlet covers, stripping and polishing paint-laden hardware on doors and windows, and painting doors and trim.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
In other words, derivative versions of R1, which are customized and tailored specifically from the original model to meet users’ needs, were downloaded five times as often as R1 itself, underscoring the value users saw in R1’s adaptability.
—Owen J. Daniels, Foreign Affairs, 25 July 2025
The overhead rail network can be customized to any room shape or size.
—Joe Salas
july 19, New Atlas, 19 July 2025
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Rick Inatome, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Similarly, Epstein recommends customizing the details of a space, like swapping out switch plates and outlet covers, stripping and polishing paint-laden hardware on doors and windows, and painting doors and trim.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
In other words, derivative versions of R1, which are customized and tailored specifically from the original model to meet users’ needs, were downloaded five times as often as R1 itself, underscoring the value users saw in R1’s adaptability.
—Owen J. Daniels, Foreign Affairs, 25 July 2025
The overhead rail network can be customized to any room shape or size.
—Joe Salas
july 19, New Atlas, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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Donations from the fundraiser are mainly going to the charity WaterAid, an international nonprofit which builds infrastructure tailored to different communities to help provide water.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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The team can tailor meals according to guests’ preferences, from sunrise breakfasts in the garden to intimate candlelit dinners.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, diarrhea and other digestive effects can be affected by the following factors: Despite these influential factors, the gut can adapt to higher quantities of xylitol.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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The story was previously adapted by Steven Spielberg as a film in 2016.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Would making tweaks like wearing earplugs or adjusting the temperature of the room help solve the problem?—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 Aug. 2025
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When adjusted for that charge and other one-time items, Chevron earned $1.77 per share to beat Wall Street estimates.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Security frameworks built for predictable, human-centric workflows are ill-equipped to handle agents that operate at machine speed, modify APIs and move sensitive data independently.—
Victor Dey,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Traffic calming uses physical designs to modify driver behavior, such as speeding.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Harbaugh altered the plan after Lance completed 9 of 12 passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns through the first two quarters as the Chargers opened a 21-7 lead.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
31 July 2025
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But Gates and Rivers altered the route before the play without any communication.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Our conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Emily Scolnick.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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Both choices also have front-wheel drive standard, but the hybrid review vehicle was equipped with all-wheel drive, a bonus for the truck’s versatility persona.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
3 Aug. 2025
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Each bathroom is equipped with a video feed showing the hallway outside and a dedicated telephone line.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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