modeling

verb

variants or modelling
present participle of model
as in customizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modeling
  1. customizing
  2. shaping
  3. matching
  4. adjusting
  5. adapting
  6. tailoring
  7. editing
  8. conditioning
Verb
  • Many parents of children with unique abilities homeschool with the scholarship, customizing an education with the specialized services and therapies their child needs.
    — Erika Donalds, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Just like Cunningham, Mena recommends bringing reference photos and customizing the length to your face shape, neck, and natural hair texture.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of customizing
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  • Instead, major powers in each theater will play a more prominent role in guiding projects of regional integration, shaping regional order, and providing public goods.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
  • And a major question shaping the elections is whether the prime minister should be held responsible for the Hamas attacks.
    — Greg Dixon, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of shaping
Verb
  • The long-sleeve Henley top feels like a fall staple, while the wide-leg pants keep the matching set comfortable without adding a ton of bulk to your travel-day look.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
  • If the Giants are moving the line of scrimmage on offense and the home crowd is behind them after their 3-0 home start, that could be the recipe for John Harbaugh matching the Giants’ entire win total of 2025 by Week 6 of this season.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of matching
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  • The band is still adjusting to the normal aspects of label life, like abiding by an album rollout plan, scheduling press interviews, and filling out paperwork.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In some cases, data centers can operate as flexible loads, adjusting their electricity use to help stabilize the grid.
    — April Roach, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjusting
Verb
  • Other factors also come into play, including the effort required for self-regulation and adapting to others.
    — Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Fincher also discussed the process of adapting Tarantino’s screenplay while balancing the creative interests of its writer and star.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of adapting
Verb
  • As for the tech behind the program, Aescape uses real-time body mapping, physical AI, and robotics with the aim of tailoring each session to the person on the table.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Couples are tailoring agreements to address California’s community-property rules as well as premarital assets and debt and the financial cost of caregiving or leaving the workforce.
    — Grace Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailoring
Verb
  • Additional reporting by Michael Levitt and Itay Stern, producing by Andrew Mambo, and editing by Carrie Kahn, James Hider and Nishant Dahiya.
    — October 18, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Jonatan Mose served as cinematographer, with editing handled by Martin Anthon.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of editing
Verb
  • Sensitive complexions get extra TLC from soothing Centella asiatica, antioxidant-rich green tea, and conditioning lysine.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • And for many Bears pass catchers who have never played with a quarterback quite like Williams, conditioning themselves — both mentally and physically — has become part of the process.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of conditioning
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