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
Younger generations enjoy customizing their food and beverage orders.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Much like developing a signature style, customizing these branding products adds her own unique spin to things.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
His enthusiasm for collecting has endeared him to other people in the community, from customizing signatures to posting about the hobby, jumping on streams to rip packs and even walking the floor at some of the biggest card shows like any other average collector.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
On the side there’s usually a platter of bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lime wedges for customizing each bite.
—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
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Much like developing a signature style, customizing these branding products adds her own unique spin to things.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
His enthusiasm for collecting has endeared him to other people in the community, from customizing signatures to posting about the hobby, jumping on streams to rip packs and even walking the floor at some of the biggest card shows like any other average collector.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
On the side there’s usually a platter of bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lime wedges for customizing each bite.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customizing
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Claire Dederer talks to Jodi-Ann Burey about speechwriting, authenticity, and adapting a TED Talk into a book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Jensen spent the vast majority of his time adapting to the pitching staff and forging a bond with teammates.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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Eva Longoria Longoria gave women’s tailoring a sensual spin in a mini look with an oversize, single-breasted blazer.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Neither Baicker nor Bitton, the Harvard professor, has studied Mango House, but both see the clinic’s strength as tailoring care to the local community.—
Helen Ouyang,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This novel follows a sophomore seeking popularity and refuge in an elite sorority and an adjunct professor adjusting to new motherhood.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The habitat-modifying keystone species play a vital role in the region’s ecosystem supporting the health and dispersal of wildlife and other native plants.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The researchers plan to address the light sensitivity issue by modifying how the vitamin interacts with the electrolyte and by improving the engineering of the flow cell itself.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The airline already started equipping its regional jets with faster internet equipment, and the overhaul of its mainline fleet continues.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Short investments in manager training can change that, equipping them with tools to normalize recovery and resilience.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For Charlotte-area entrepreneurs Eugene and Ayanna Williams, and their six children, the last year has been a whirlwind of new beginnings and life-altering challenges.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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The talk show queen got in on the Tiger King phenomenon by altering her appearance to resemble Carole Baskin.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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YouTube’s own app includes an array of features for shooting and editing Shorts videos.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Timeline editing tools also allow precise control over timing, transitions, and storytelling, enabling robots to deliver smooth, cinematic performances that feel human and engaging.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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North swapped out Tyler's pants for a matching miniskirt and added a microphone and a pair of black sunglasses to top off the look.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Customizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customizing. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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