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
Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
If the findings are confirmed, the risk score could help doctors tailor recommendations for surveillance intensity and risk-reduction strategies, including medications like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors, specifically for those high-risk women, says Roy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The Fund will provide each filmmaker with full financial backing, tailored resources such as specialized equipment, software, or production services, and hands-on creative mentorship from TDE Films in the role of executive producer.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Choose from regular, petite, tall, and curvy options, then bid adieu to the tailor.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
If the findings are confirmed, the risk score could help doctors tailor recommendations for surveillance intensity and risk-reduction strategies, including medications like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors, specifically for those high-risk women, says Roy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
Passengers can tailor them, too.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The Fund will provide each filmmaker with full financial backing, tailored resources such as specialized equipment, software, or production services, and hands-on creative mentorship from TDE Films in the role of executive producer.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailor
Verb
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United’s players were still adjusting to Amorim’s system.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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To test the effect of static charge on airborne nematodes, Ortega-Jiménez tethered living fruit flies to a live copper wire and adjusted the voltage between 100 and 700 volts, comparable to what insects would generate in the wild.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The rate adjustments over the past 20 years were meant to allow the utility to meet its requirements related to the sewer overflows, Block told the Board of Directors during a meeting last week.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the town must ensure infrastructure such as roads, water and sewer systems adequately supports the increase in population and businesses and includes affordable housing units.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The early signs are encouraging but the players are still adapting to Alonso’s demands.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the early days of the conflict, the Ukrainian military was much more agile than Russian forces in terms of adapting tactics and equipment.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Creators on TikTok are inspiring a new wave of stitchers with seasonal ideas that double as decor or gifts.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the Gripen-E is considered by experts to be well-suited to operating conditions in Ukraine.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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While micro-bangs seem scary, they’re easily styled to suit any face shape, and of course, grow out quick!—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 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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So, California can fill in the gap — or localities can figure out ways to conform to the new guidelines, even if some of them are ridiculous.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Writers had to conform to ideological rules; many works were banned outright.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In his role at Proximity, Morrison serves as the weaver, loom repairman, payroll manager, shipping person and quality control inspector.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
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The cost to pay a weaver in a foreign country is much cheaper than the cost of labor in the United States, and the cost of an 8-foot-by-10-foot rug can already range from at least $2,500 to up to $6,500.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Tailor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailor. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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