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
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
By intelligently utilizing data, agentic AI learns individual employees' preferences and behaviors, then tailors interactions accordingly.
—Sourabh Deorah, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
By intelligently utilizing data, agentic AI learns individual employees' preferences and behaviors, then tailors interactions accordingly.
—Sourabh Deorah, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailors
Verb
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Initially, Ugarte is marked by Kevin De Bruyne, but once Mazraoui plays the ball to Mainoo, the Uruguay midfielder adjusts his position to be a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prize amounts based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Workers uncovered possible human remains in the sewers of Hamilton, officials said.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Aug. 2025
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Researchers in Australia have developed a new wastewater treatment system that could prevent fatbergs from clogging city sewers and save water utilities globally billions each year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The film very loosely adapts one tale from the lore of the titular Chinese protection deity, an eccentric-looking boy warrior of mystical, demonic birth.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Exercise itself stresses the heart, towards the goal of boosting heart health in the long-run as the organ adapts.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The nature of the terrain mostly suits waterfowl, and serves as a base for duck hunting in the winter.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Simplifi includes a simpler retirement planner that suits both younger individuals and those close to retirement.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 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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This spending puts them in the same ballpark as Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City, but is still shy of Chelsea, who have spent more than £2bn in the same period, although their net spend will be much lower than that figure given their success at selling players.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Jaime Zehner, founder and principal designer of JZ Interiors, puts a Cali cool twist on traditional style.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 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 8 Sep. 2025.
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