TAILORS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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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

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The utility adjusts the rates based on its costs before billing customers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
The city typically requests these bonds every two years but adjusts the prices.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusts

Noun

This sensory organ lets rats scurry through buildings, sewers, burrows, and countless other environments with ease, regardless of visibility.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
That includes construction, improvement, maintenance, repair and replacement of streets and sidewalks, as well as drainage, sewers and other related infrastructure.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of sewers

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Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang star in the movie that adapts the Capcom video game centering on a combat tournament.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
The bike also adapts to individual riding styles and personalizes pedal-assist in real time, and its body is modular so users can easily swap its seat and wheels to accommodate cargo or different terrain.

— Charlotte Hu, Time, 15 Oct. 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

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The style’s lightweight build also suits transitional seasons, which could extend its appeal well into spring.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Look for a silhouette that suits her personal style rather than chasing whatever trend is dominating social media.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of suits

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Not every state conforms to the federal rules, and an investor’s residence may change over the holding period, so federal tax deferral doesn’t always produce identical state-tax treatment.

— Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of conforms

Verb

In big cities, people like this tend to pay rent, which often puts them—to borrow some Marxist terminology—in an antagonistic relationship with the local petite bourgeoisie.

— Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
As Hal puts it the next morning, the chilling effect is very effective.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of puts

Verb

After receiving assessment results, a teacher customizes a curriculum built for a student’s needs, Tanner explained.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
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

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