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
However, the Avatar actress's style here has customized rounded ends that add a cool dose of polish and body.
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Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Diners can customize their mochi with various powders.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Designers are also using 3D modeling software to customize silhouettes, embroidery, and fabrics before a single stitch is made.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Once the nachos are done baking, let everyone customize their plate with the toppings of their choice.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Diners can customize their mochi with various powders.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Designers are also using 3D modeling software to customize silhouettes, embroidery, and fabrics before a single stitch is made.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Once the nachos are done baking, let everyone customize their plate with the toppings of their choice.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
Verb
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Software stocks plummeted in early February after AI company Anthropic released a tool tailoring its AI helper specifically for individual industries, like legal and financial analysis.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The plaintiffs in these suits are claiming that the algorithms are built and tailored towards individual users to keep them hooked.—
Erwin Chemerinsky,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Thus, the robot can adapt to new situations without losing key properties of the movement, such as keeping a bottle vertical so as not to spill the contents, as per the press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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This article was translated and adapted from Spanish by John Newton.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The dining table then attaches and adjusts in between those benches for outdoor dining.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The legislation added new tax breaks for 2025, and the IRS did not adjust paycheck withholdings, which could result in refunds for many workers.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Razi Mohiuddin, who founded WVMA in 2007, is helping the Los Gatos mosque modify its existing conditional use permit with the town.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The rezoning plan modifies land use rules to allow for taller, denser development.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Long considered lost — overlooked, neglected and nearly irretrievably altered over time — it was lovingly restored by designer Trina Turk and her late husband, Jonathan Skow, and recognized as an early Lautner in 2014.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Smart polymers already exist and can respond to such stimuli, altering their color or shape and then returning to their original state.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 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,
18 Feb. 2026
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Today’s edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The peaceful mountain lodge is equipped with every amenity and convenience, including ski-in, ski-out accommodations.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Members use Woodway 4Front treadmills, and BeaverFit benches equipped with dumbbells, slam balls and resistance bands.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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