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
This system creates a unified foundation for Android 16's visual components, but also gives developers the tools to customize apps and icons in a much more dynamic fashion.
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Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025
Accessories include hats, sunglasses, tote bags and enamel pins that customers can use to customize the looks.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
Each experience is customized to the city or locale, such as touring galleries in New York or pastry classes in Paris, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Vega, who customized cars, had owned the business, but then Ramirez, who did auto body work, took it over in an agreement to resolve Vega’s outstanding debts to him.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025
Accessories include hats, sunglasses, tote bags and enamel pins that customers can use to customize the looks.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
Each experience is customized to the city or locale, such as touring galleries in New York or pastry classes in Paris, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Vega, who customized cars, had owned the business, but then Ramirez, who did auto body work, took it over in an agreement to resolve Vega’s outstanding debts to him.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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Start by pitching relevant podcasts or event organizers with a concise bio and topic ideas tailored to their audience.—
Alexander Storozhuk,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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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.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Perhaps working in television has trained DeYoung to adapt to other’s sensibilities before insisting on his own.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Lydon emphasized that Prevost’s thinking on such issues could adapt over time but emphasized that as pope, Prevost must now contend with the beliefs of more than a billion Catholics spread across the globe.—
Eric Bradner,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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By using the screwdriver to rotate this screw, adjust the side-to-side position of the cabinet door.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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After that, Newsom has 120 days to either to approve the pardon, modify it or deny it.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Since then, Microsoft has continued to modify the software's design in bits and pieces, both for individual apps and for foundational UI elements like the Taskbar, system tray, and Windows Explorer.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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Airlines have been proactively altering their schedules, partly by canceling some flights in and out of Newark, to address the current limitations at the airfield.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Exposure to air, light, and heat can lead to the breakdown or oxidation of the ingredients, altering the scent and potentially causing skin irritation.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Ironically, users spend significant time editing these AI outputs, essentially becoming engineers trying to coax a machine into sounding real.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Systems that are continuously learning and adapting are better equipped to navigate uncertainty and capitalize on emerging opportunities.—
Cam Linke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The designs are equipped with a hint of femininity and edginess.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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