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
Guests can customize their sessions by adjusting pressure and music, and targeting muscle groups.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The Crayola Experience attraction again is participating in the Million Crayon Giveaway, which distributes customized 32-count boxes staring March 31, National Crayon Day.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Lawyers representing both platforms also pointed to their safety features and guardrails for users to monitor and customize their use.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
This requires you to fill a bag with a different activity or item customized to each kid — such as a new book, fidget toy, fun pen, movie or any random toy — and revealing one bag per hour to keep the trip exciting.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The Crayola Experience attraction again is participating in the Million Crayon Giveaway, which distributes customized 32-count boxes staring March 31, National Crayon Day.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Lawyers representing both platforms also pointed to their safety features and guardrails for users to monitor and customize their use.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
This requires you to fill a bag with a different activity or item customized to each kid — such as a new book, fidget toy, fun pen, movie or any random toy — and revealing one bag per hour to keep the trip exciting.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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Still, Checchi and Harman saw each other as the main opponent and their strategists acted — and tailored their advertising and campaign messaging — accordingly.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The company will lead the Gap brand’s distribution and market development in Australia, overseeing the physical retail and digital channels to ensure a seamless, omni-channel customer experience tailored to the local market.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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Future research will likely focus on boosting efficiency and adapting the process for continuous, large-scale operation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini as an epic poem and adapted for the stage by Ben Power, the play’s language is lyrical and gorgeously descriptive.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The San Jose Unified School District board voted Thursday night to shut down five elementary schools and relocate another at the end of the current school year, a decision that has left many parents and students frustrated and scrambling to adjust.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hereford was able to identify property in her purse, including the three diamond rings, a wristwatch, brooch, and a diamond stick pin, together worth over $350, and more than $15,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The team further enhanced performance by modifying the SMP’s chemical composition and reinforcing it with carbon fibers to improve stiffness and durability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The laws so far have been modified to increase state control.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated March 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Billy Randolph had shaped them and how his death had altered their lives, responses came after long pauses and were choked with grief.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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At Yasu's Tailor Shop, Jessica Lee-Vedder carefully alters a piece of military clothing.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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In ‘Kansas City,’ Altman shot an entire concert in this club and then edited it into the flow of the film, where the musicians are providing a Greek chorus to all the shenanigans that are going on with the white characters.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Yes Through the medium of her extra income, the working wife can equip her house with all modern conveniences and engage capable, trustworthy servants who can adequately take care of her home and family.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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As for grunt, the Zeelander 8 can be equipped with up to four Volvo Penta IPS-1350 engines that afford a top speed of 40 knots, a cruising speed of 32 knots, and a range of 2,700 nautical miles at 7 knots.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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