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
These breakfasts are easy to customize with fruit, nut butter, seeds, or spices.
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
On the side there’s usually a platter of bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lime wedges for customizing each bite.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
For a global beverage company like AB InBev, that means the companies can partner on a global scale, while also customizing their efforts by market.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Having a switch with three controls (up, down, push-in) makes navigating menus and customizing information tiresome.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2025
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
On the side there’s usually a platter of bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lime wedges for customizing each bite.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
For a global beverage company like AB InBev, that means the companies can partner on a global scale, while also customizing their efforts by market.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Having a switch with three controls (up, down, push-in) makes navigating menus and customizing information tiresome.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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Some itineraries are tailored more toward couples rather than single individuals, or families rather than adults only.—
Mary Curry,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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For traditionalists like Coles, yachting means tailoring every element—menus, destinations, activities, even formality—to an owner or a charter guest, with the crew creating a familial experience usually limited to 12 passengers.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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It was first adapted for the screen by Spielberg in 1985, and again decades later as a movie musical by Blitz Bazawule in 2023.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Japanese live-action series, which was adapted from Haro Aso's manga series, premiered in 2020.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cycling the heat on and off allows the robots to adjust speed and even change direction — proof that controlled, repeatable motion is possible at this tiny scale.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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When introduced carefully, often times first through scent, and given time to adjust, cats and dogs can form deep bonds.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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After graduating from college, Pendleton began her career as a cartographic engineer, designing and modifying maps at the dawn of the computer age.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Decker’s ex-wife, Whitney Decker, reportedly filed a petition to modify the family’s parenting plan, citing his worsening mental health issues.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, rulings from another global tribunal -- the International Criminal Court (ICC) -- may have altered Netanyahu's travel plans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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This was just one of a great number of changes the couple made to the house over several years, gradually altering the layout of the rooms and adding a bath and an oven as their fortunes improved, thanks to the increasing popularity of Virginia’s work and Leonard’s attentive book-keeping.—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Josephine Rozzelle edited this edition.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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While introducing the feature on the Pixel 10 last month, Google noted that each image edited using AI on Google Photos will carry an invisible watermark.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Sep. 2025
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They were equipped to disrupt the status quo in the top flight and forged an unexpected challenge for Champions League qualification before ultimately finishing seventh.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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That the test machines in the ballroom were 16-inch laptops (the largest mainstream size, allowing for more robust fan hardware and heatpipes/heatsinks), equipped with a generous 48GB of memory, naturally favors putting the chip’s best foot forward.—
Wendy Sheehan Donnell,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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