as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the stand-up comic refused to tailor his routine for network television
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Recent Examples of tailor
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Maxell plans to expand the applications for its all-solid-state batteries and accelerate the development of solutions tailored to customer needs.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Davis was a tailor and one of Strauss’ customers.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Verb
The high-tops were essentially created as high-top basketball shoes with nubs tailored to astroturf, and a zippered tongue features an additional velcro layer at the top.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Maxell plans to expand the applications for its all-solid-state batteries and accelerate the development of solutions tailored to customer needs.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Noun
Companies should be prepared to develop transparent communication strategies and tailor communications to relevant ads and consumers, based on a good understanding of their consumers and their appetites.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Davis was a tailor and one of Strauss’ customers.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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The set includes a long-sleeve, henley-style shirt complete with three front buttons, and long pants designed with an elastic waistband and drawcord to adjust the fit to your liking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 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,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There could also be negative effects to sewer infrastructure, drinking water and local roads, LoPresti said.—
Mathew Miranda
June 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Many are focused on whether existing water and sewer systems can support large-scale development.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Britain has increasingly toughened its approach to tech companies in recent years, urging or forcing them to impose age verification, adapt their algorithms and, most recently, prevent children from circulating nude images taken on mobile phones.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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As Wall Street races to incorporate war into its risk scenarios, the same people modeling natural catastrophes are now adapting their methodology to help investors, banks and insurers predict military conflicts.—
Gautam Naik,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
Noun
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And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If poor flowering persists year after year, consider planting a different variety of tomatoes that better suits your climate.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Not to mention, many of my top picks aren’t technically made for kids, but rather well-suited for a playful yet stylish corner of your home.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Merino makes a living as a weaver and instructor, hosting workshops on how the backstrap loom can serve as a craft and an act of resistance.—
María Teresa Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Scientists from South American institutions recently identified a new species of crevice weaver spider called Pikelinia floydmuraria.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Related Stories Yip, reflecting on a career spanning 45 years, spoke about the pressure to conform to industry expectations early on.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Union experts are still studying the documents, which do not conform to Italian standards, and could not verify their origins.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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For decades, Binta Fall supported her family by working as a seamstress, designing and producing traditional garments.—
Kayla Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Nov. 2025
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The shy, sickly seamstress Mimi becomes the HIV-positive junkie Mimi who dances at a strip club to support her drug habit.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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