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
Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 14 June 2025
That could be a service reminder, a birthday postcard or an offer tailored to recent behavior.
—Ryan Ferrier, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Beth Ann Kaminkow, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Precise, colorful suits by the great Savile Row tailor Ozwald Boateng seemed intended to function also as a kind of protective armor.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Verb
And though plastic surgeons tell PEOPLE that each procedure is unique and tailored to a person's particular proportions and frame, many people are taking notes about what their favorite celebrities have gotten to help inform their own conversations.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 14 June 2025
That could be a service reminder, a birthday postcard or an offer tailored to recent behavior.
—Ryan Ferrier, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
Data should be treated as a superpower—a strategic asset to guide decisions, tailor offerings, and unlock long-term competitive advantage.
—Beth Ann Kaminkow, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Precise, colorful suits by the great Savile Row tailor Ozwald Boateng seemed intended to function also as a kind of protective armor.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Verb
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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,
26 June 2025
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Foiling yachts are typically equipped with software that adjusts the foils hundreds of times a second to maintain safe, level flight.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
Noun
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During alerts, residents can reduce pressure on the sewer system — and help prevent flooding — by limiting showers, delaying running the dishwasher and avoiding doing laundry.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Storing rainwater on the surface makes more sense than expanding the sewer system, says Jan Rasmussen, director of climate adaptation for the city of Copenhagen.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Igor Jesus adapted quickly, clambering past Soares in the pecking order and registering six goals and an assist in his first seven starts.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Supply chains adapt seamlessly to global disruptions.—
Madhu Gaganam,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The yacht is suited to both inshore and offshore jaunts, with preliminary testing indicating impressive velocity, balance, and control in all conditions.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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It’s especially suited to wavy and looser curl types looking for soft hold and frizz control.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The difference, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, was a detail the seamster wanted to get right.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
Dallas News,
2 Feb. 2021
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Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag.—
Tim Fitzsimons,
NBC News,
3 June 2019
Verb
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Without springs, the Tatami is super-comfortable, and the foam really conforms to your body’s curves and pressure points.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 June 2025
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The Primeknit textile upper is designed to conform to your foot, stretching with every movement and providing excellent breathability.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2025
Noun
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For centuries, Maya weavers have passed down techniques through generations, embedding each piece with symbolic patterns that tell stories of lineage, spirituality, and community.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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Cultural burning on a Juncus patches is usually for weavers.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the Pacers’ locker room for evaluation.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Eight steel lifting straps were used to put the hull upright and to form part of a steel wire lifting system that began raising the vessel out of the water Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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