as in adapting
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 customizing
On the side there’s usually a platter of bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lime wedges for customizing each bite.
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Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
For a global beverage company like AB InBev, that means the companies can partner on a global scale, while also customizing their efforts by market.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Having a switch with three controls (up, down, push-in) makes navigating menus and customizing information tiresome.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2025
For large enterprise venues, that may mean plugging into a major CDP system and customizing it with internal resources.
—Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The research team believes there’s even more room for improvement by customizing the radical structures.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
By customizing every aspect of the campaign to customers based on unique customer profiles, the organization increased the campaign’s conversion rate by 92% compared to the traditional approach.
—Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In 2020, for example, Etro brought its signature colorful touch to Milan’s iconic Four Seasons Hotel, customizing the hotel’s sophisticated garden by setting up the world’s first EtroGarden, decorated with sofas, armchairs and cushions covered with the brand’s vibrant paisley fabrics.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Kivel does research, in conjunction with family, about the original owner and the watch’s service history, customizing the information based on the family’s wishes.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
For a global beverage company like AB InBev, that means the companies can partner on a global scale, while also customizing their efforts by market.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Having a switch with three controls (up, down, push-in) makes navigating menus and customizing information tiresome.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2025
For large enterprise venues, that may mean plugging into a major CDP system and customizing it with internal resources.
—Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The research team believes there’s even more room for improvement by customizing the radical structures.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
By customizing every aspect of the campaign to customers based on unique customer profiles, the organization increased the campaign’s conversion rate by 92% compared to the traditional approach.
—Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In 2020, for example, Etro brought its signature colorful touch to Milan’s iconic Four Seasons Hotel, customizing the hotel’s sophisticated garden by setting up the world’s first EtroGarden, decorated with sofas, armchairs and cushions covered with the brand’s vibrant paisley fabrics.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Kivel does research, in conjunction with family, about the original owner and the watch’s service history, customizing the information based on the family’s wishes.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customizing
Verb
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Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep problems to anxiety and trouble adapting to routines.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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That could include using solid-fuel motors in later iterations or adapting the design for aircraft, ships, or ground vehicle launches.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Above the lounge, a mezzanine level is home to the tailoring atelier showcasing Canali’s sartorial tradition.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Other families approached the conversation differently, tailoring explanations to their children’s ages and experiences.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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If Woltemade is still adjusting to his team-mates and his team-mates are still adjusting to him, the statistics suggest their offensive shortcomings are more fundamental.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cut to a dinner scene, and Wang can be seen adjusting the Wulu pendant necklace on his mother’s neck during dinner.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Such a review — with the prospect of modifying or eliminating the rules — is mandated by Congress every four years.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Researchers at Seoul National University have improved the performance and stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries by modifying a single molecule in the electrolyte.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For Hughes, the university’s mission should be about equipping students to think critically rather than insulating them from professors’ political beliefs.—
Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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This collaboration will be showcased at the upcoming Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit, now in its fifth year, where ESSENCE joins as a strategic partner to amplify the mission of equipping individuals and families with the tools to build generational wealth.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Why on Earth, or any other planet, would the Mavericks farm out the debut of its franchise-altering player to a smaller arena 35 miles to the west of its home?—
Mac Engel
October 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Goodall’s life-altering moment For Goodall, whose trailblazing work in the study and interaction with the wild chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe National Park just entered its 54th year, the moment was life-altering.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Eric Lu, the co-founder of the online video editing software program Kapwing, has offered AI image generation to his customers for several years, starting with Stable Diffusion.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The series earned four Emmy nominations, for director James Burrows and for production design, sound mixing for a half-hour series and picture editing for a multi-camera comedy.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pets are already the MVP of any household, and this matching Halloween costume depicts that beautifully.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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