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 new options offer month-to-month flexibility for TV streaming, allowing customers to customize their packages based on their budget, interests, favorite sports and more.
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Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2025
Its smart settings are managed with a remote and can be customized to the moisture level in your home.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
For under $10,000, this tiny house is a steal, with easy installation and lots of room to customize it to your personal style.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
The update is expected to let users customize the style of icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for customize
Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2025
Its smart settings are managed with a remote and can be customized to the moisture level in your home.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
For under $10,000, this tiny house is a steal, with easy installation and lots of room to customize it to your personal style.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
The update is expected to let users customize the style of icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for customize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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Anew Fitness removes these barriers by providing certified trainers who specialize in senior fitness, guiding participants through workouts tailored to their abilities.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Focus On Thoughtful Communication C-level leaders should analyze when communication is best received, considering timing, topic and delivery style, to tailor messaging for impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Crocs Offroad Sport Clogs Outdoorsy types will appreciate that these clogs were made with a rugged sole for extra traction to adapt to a variety of terrains.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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But the upheaval taught him to adapt quickly — a quality that has served him well in his football career, which began with the Vikings’ heated rivals, the Green Bay Packers.—
Greg Hanlon,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Why Milwaukee could win: Friday night, the Bucks adjusted.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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FedEx will be open on Good Friday, but some of its services might be modified, according to a 2025 holiday calendar sent to Newsweek.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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White’s addition to the roster likely doesn’t alter how the team approaches the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the disruption of traditional media has altered the standard PR process.—
Dan Kahn,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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His exit comes amid pressure on CBS from President Donald Trump, who has sued the network and parent company Paramount for $20 billion over allegations that a 60 Minutes interview last year with then-Vice-President Kamala Harris was deceptively edited.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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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,
23 Apr. 2025
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The factory is equipped with intelligent systems that streamline production while maintaining standards.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Saturday the aircraft was not equipped with any flight recorders, leaving many questions unanswered.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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