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
That being said, this is a great pasta salad to customize to your tastes.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Guests will receive a New Era hat for the corresponding team and can customize their caps on-site.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The system supports interchangeable components and exposes low-level interfaces for secondary development, enabling researchers to customize control, perception, and task execution.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Users can also customize their experience with split tunneling via the Bypasser feature, allowing certain apps or websites to bypass the VPN when needed.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Guests will receive a New Era hat for the corresponding team and can customize their caps on-site.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The system supports interchangeable components and exposes low-level interfaces for secondary development, enabling researchers to customize control, perception, and task execution.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Users can also customize their experience with split tunneling via the Bypasser feature, allowing certain apps or websites to bypass the VPN when needed.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for customize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
Verb
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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.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Most programmes here include having a 3GL test upon arrival, to show how your body is metabolising its food which then allows the nutritionist to tailor make your meals which include two snacks between breakfast, lunch and dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Your ability to adapt keeps the energy alive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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In addition, the Academy, which adapts its rules every year, retained the right to request additional information about how AI was used and the extent of human authorship in any project that uses generative AI.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Stay flexible, adjust lightly, and let what feels enjoyable lead.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The rate paid is adjusted every six months by the Treasury Department and depends on inflation.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Verb
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From country legend Dolly Parton to the Pussycat Dolls, several musical acts have either modified recent touring schedules or canceled all their stops completely in recent months.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The North Carolina Utilities Commission and the independent Public Staff — the agency charged with representing customers — collect testimony across the state before the commission decides whether to approve, modify or reject the request later this year.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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This corporate caution has altered a fundamental economic mechanism.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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That is unacceptable and demands significant changes to alter the results.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This insight, combined with empathy and analytical thinking, equips me to craft policies that create opportunities, guide better decisions and close loopholes for abuse.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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While that will equip just a fraction of the roughly 2,400-person police force, the city is prioritizing officers who work in tourist-heavy zones and near the ports of entry.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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