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verb

present tense third-person singular of tailor
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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tailors

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noun

plural of tailor
as in sewers

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Recent Examples of tailors
Verb
The Galaxy Watch has a Running Coach that tailors a plan to your current fitness level. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 LaFleur deftly tailors his pass concepts to the different skill sets of his receivers. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 29 July 2026 However, Craft House tailors its builds to suit owners' needs and there are lots of options available, including customizing its layout, selecting the building materials used, and even choosing full off-grid operation. — Adam Williams june 24, New Atlas, 24 June 2026 While it may always be most readily associated with Wall Street antagonist Gordon Gekko—who Flusser famously outfitted—the business also tailors for women. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026 Amazon tailors the product inventory to each location and uses artificial intelligence and other technology to analyze what customers buy, as well as when and how often. — Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said. — Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailors
  1. adjusts
  2. sewers
  3. adapts
  4. stitchers
  5. suits
  6. conforms
  7. puts
  8. customizes
Verb
  • Monumental uses load sensors to monitor pressure while placing bricks and adjusts its operations according to the mortar’s viscosity, humidity, and other variables.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Good standardization reuses what stays the same and adjusts the answer only where the context changes.
    — Erum Manzoor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjusts
Noun
  • Rivaling modern sewers in size and complexity, this remarkable network of tunnels dates as far back as 500 BC, and parts are still in use today, draining runoff from the Forum in the heart of the city.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Police are investigating a rash of incidents involving people sneaking out of sewers.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sewers
Verb
  • Leaving behind the 1996–2000 era of clunky plastic telephones with long cords and no internet, Scream 4 adapts to the times and introduces cell phones, webcams, laptops, and social media.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The pad is 3 inches thick, adapts to your body better than a sleeping bag and, according to reviews, is easily transportable.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of adapts
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of stitchers
Verb
  • For families This is a house that suits a family takeover—a multi-generational group, including young children, with the main event the evening meal, when everyone gathers around the long table, in front of a roaring fire.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And this mission suits Lamb just fine, because IPC also owns the Daily Mirror, and Lamb is out for revenge against his employers for not promoting him.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of suits
Verb
  • Softly Supportive And On Sale Sleep Number The ComfortFit Pillow is made with memory foam pieces and down-alternative fibers for gentle support that conforms to your head and neck.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • Its strategy puts manufacturing speed alongside reactor performance.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Oracle shares have plunged more than 23% in 2026, which puts it on pace to snap a three-year winning streak and mark its biggest annual slide since 2001.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of puts
Verb
  • Mythical Creatures, designed by Kit Kemp of London’s Firmdale Hotels, is a playful take on fine bone china that comes decorated with folk-art birds and beasts, then finished with a gold rim Kemp customizes herself.
    — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Redesigning the workflow means replacing the PDF entirely with a dynamic, mobile-first digital portal where AI customizes lease clauses based on real-time negotiations and handles identity verification instantly.
    — Ali Hoss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of customizes

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“Tailors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailors. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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