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 centerpiece of the chain’s generations of success has been the Whopper, flame-broiled, customized and accompanied by industry standards like French fries and shakes.
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Steve Patterson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The square neckline feels modern, while adjustable straps and a self-tie belt help customize the fit.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The company has made the models open, giving developers access to tools, data, and workflows to customize them for different quantum hardware setups.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Pros 10 riders available to customize your policy Medical exams and income verification not required for benefit amounts up to $6,000 for qualifying applicants between ages 18 to 55.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
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Steve Patterson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The square neckline feels modern, while adjustable straps and a self-tie belt help customize the fit.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The company has made the models open, giving developers access to tools, data, and workflows to customize them for different quantum hardware setups.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Pros 10 riders available to customize your policy Medical exams and income verification not required for benefit amounts up to $6,000 for qualifying applicants between ages 18 to 55.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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People with mobility issues also may benefit from working with a physical therapist who can help to tailor exercises appropriate to their specific situation.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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About 115 student athletes participated in the hurdles, 50-meter sprints, shot put, javelin, discus, high jump, long jump and a 100-meter run — each event tailored to their abilities.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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A lot of people were circling this to try to adapt it.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The star adds that finding new, innovative ways to adapt her songs for the stage has been one of her favorite parts of touring in general.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The top is designed with horizontal pleated detailing and cap sleeves, while the bottoms offer a simple, wide-leg silhouette with side pockets and a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Unlike current treatments that primarily manage symptoms by replacing dopamine, the experimental therapy aims to modify the disease itself, a shift experts describe as potentially transformative.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The singer's brother Eric Stefani wrote the first version, and modified it with help from a freshly heartbroken Gwen, who had just broken up with the band's bassist Tony Kanal — one of a few times in music history that the subject of the song also contributed to its production.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Instead of acting as flaws, these regions serve as energy traps that alter how light is emitted.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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This is altered by telehealth, which allows patients to start this delicate procedure in a calm, secure and private setting.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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The images show women whose likenesses were edited by the AI chatbot to put them in more revealing clothing, such as towels, sports bras, skintight Spider-Woman outfits or bunny costumes.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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Soon, the whole family was sent to Dilley, where medical personnel seemed poorly equipped to address his symptoms; Oksana saw the staff Googling them.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That includes drones equipped with AI that could count hay bales or check for water leaks.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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