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
The already bespoke division, called Sur Mesure, but while that program is focused on customizing its already existing models, Solitaire aims to give customers to ability to create a one-of-a-kind vehicle that has no equal.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
In some cases, items can be customized such as frosting brownies with school colors.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Paying customers will be able to customize their ChatGPT’s personality, which can tweak how the AI responds to questions.
—PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
The program’s overhaul includes the addition of a brand new turf field with cooling technology that is customized with the Eagle logo.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
In some cases, items can be customized such as frosting brownies with school colors.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Paying customers will be able to customize their ChatGPT’s personality, which can tweak how the AI responds to questions.
—PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
The program’s overhaul includes the addition of a brand new turf field with cooling technology that is customized with the Eagle logo.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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Avon is embracing the omnichannel chaos, and further enabling their personalized beauty experts to provide customers better guidance and make more informed decisions tailored to their unique needs.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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These work-ready finds include polished midi skirts that offer practical coverage, soft twill blazers that layer effortlessly, and tailored pull-on pants with just the right amount of stretch.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But his body soon adapted and, eventually, the new plan got him to the big leagues, following in the path of Travis Adams, who reached the majors about a month earlier.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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The series is adapted for television by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher, with episodes written by Sheldon, Asher, Polly Cavendish, Helen Kingston, Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, Smita Bhide, and Matt Evans.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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When using a vacuum, remember to adjust the setting from carpets to bare floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the app is working to prioritize content from friends, remove spam, adjust the amount and type of news content users see and more.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Legal scholars stress that such arrangements were subjected to global trade rules and later modified after international complaints.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
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In response, the California legislature passed Proposition 89, which gave voters the option to allow the governor power to modify the parole board’s decision.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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The aircraft's configuration was altered but seating charts were not updated.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Then there is the matter of changing the art, itself, and the possibility that improving its safety could alter the way the piece is intended to appear and operate.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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In advance of the FCC’s approval of the merger, Paramount settled Trump’s lawsuit over the way that 60 Minutes edited an interview with Kamala Harris.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 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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Our adobe house was equipped with nothing but electricity—no plumbing, no running water—so a fair amount of physical labor was necessary to get through each day.—
Vivian Gornick,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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The group’s divisions include a virtual production facility called V Studio, equipped with LED wall technology, and krADR, which runs ADR recording stages used by international studios.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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