as in adjusts
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 tailors
Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Instruction that tailors these lessons to the challenges faced by other identity groups could help many other students succeed.
—Filomena Nunes, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Instruction that tailors these lessons to the challenges faced by other identity groups could help many other students succeed.
—Filomena Nunes, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailors
Verb
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Emery adjusts for certain matches.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Regarding the digestive side effects, the doctor said the medications do slow down the GI tract, but it's been shown that the body adjusts to that over time.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sewers underneath Burnet Woods, and throughout Cincinnati, take in both sewage and stormwater.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sanitary sewers, which are used in most of the country, can cause problems if they are undermaintained, cracked or become blocked.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trust grows when technology adapts to users, not the other way around.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And the fourth-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat, discounted by 37%, smartly adapts to your schedule while keeping your home comfortable and energy bills lower.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If Void Crew is about managing the chaos, Bridge Crew was about maintaining order, which suits the franchise.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, drawing artists or others needing aesthetic control over their lines and writings may want to choose a pencil with the point thickness that suits their needs best.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But that’s just the start, Moon adds that the mattress uses zone pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to his body and helps with circulation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Aug. 2025
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The oversized chair is ideal for patio, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position to offer comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Legacy of frog gigging still puts food on the table.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Founded in 2016 in Ontario, by CEO Manmeet Maggu and CTO Rahul Udasi to assist Maggu’s nephew, Trexo customizes each brace’s gait to the user and adjusts it over time.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Dec. 2024
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This profile customizes the amplification of sounds in real-time, enhancing clarity during conversations and media playback.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Tailors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailors. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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