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
The mental health care system now offers broader access through telehealth and data-driven diagnostics because these tools enable health professionals to work together while customizing treatment plans.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
There are also options to jump into other settings menus, such as for customizing the controls.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Part of the new vision centers on customizing plans to help prospects reach their potential.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Generative AI can be used to continuously design and adapt early learning resources, customizing them for different communities.
—Andres Bustamante, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Customers will also be invited to participate in the parade by customizing confetti that will be used that day.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Those who purchased the totes last year have also had tons of fun customizing them with matching pastel embroidery, beading, and patches.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Headquartered south of Munich in Kochel, Germany, Nugget Schmiede got its start on the rental and sale side of the Ford Nugget, eventually honing its skills at customizing Ford's small camper van and developing aftermarket components and accessories for it.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
My overall impression was of someone who’d rather be customizing Excel tabs than prophesizing doom.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
There are also options to jump into other settings menus, such as for customizing the controls.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Part of the new vision centers on customizing plans to help prospects reach their potential.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Generative AI can be used to continuously design and adapt early learning resources, customizing them for different communities.
—Andres Bustamante, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Customers will also be invited to participate in the parade by customizing confetti that will be used that day.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Those who purchased the totes last year have also had tons of fun customizing them with matching pastel embroidery, beading, and patches.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Headquartered south of Munich in Kochel, Germany, Nugget Schmiede got its start on the rental and sale side of the Ford Nugget, eventually honing its skills at customizing Ford's small camper van and developing aftermarket components and accessories for it.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
My overall impression was of someone who’d rather be customizing Excel tabs than prophesizing doom.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customizing
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The setup uses a modulation technique that splits data into multiple frequency channels, allowing efficient use of bandwidth while adapting to signal conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the title Illumination is adapting, with some other references pulled here and there from throughout franchise history, is among his most creative and wondrous adventures.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Importantly, these moderating effects persisted even when bots were given information about users’ political leanings, suggesting the influence is not just a result of tailoring responses to users.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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From Sirena, your guide will lead you along trails through the secondary forest, tailoring the route to get a glimpse of the wildlife.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Of course, other settings for adding profile pictures to agents' profiles and adjusting their permissions also require attention.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The team further enhanced performance by modifying the SMP’s chemical composition and reinforcing it with carbon fibers to improve stiffness and durability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Navy is now considering modifying a class of Coast Guard cutters that would lack basic armaments such as vertical tubes for launching a variety of anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Hospitality Partnerships Are Key Since 2013, Tréca Paris has been supporting the Airelles hotel group in equipping its prestigious establishments.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iran now appears to be equipping more of its ballistic missiles with a cargo warhead, which can carry cluster submunitions, than in previous conflicts with Israel.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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People are left to navigate life-altering immigration proceedings without the ability to communicate with their attorneys.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The band is pitched right at a difficult juncture at which their artistic ambitions abut real, life-altering attention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now, casting is not the same thing as filming, editing, promoting and uploading, so don't take this as confirmation.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Dominique Dussault and Edoyan for Nemesis Films, the Canadian production features cinematography by Etienne Roussy and editing by Omar Elhamy.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Center fielder Oneil Cruz botched consecutive plays in the first inning, helping the Mets score five runs off a surprisingly ineffective Skenes (0-1), matching his career high.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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DeRozan had 33 points and six rebounds while matching his season high with 11 assists for the Kings (19-55), who had won five of eight before losing the first two games of their current five-game road trip.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Customizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customizing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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