as in adjustment
the act of making something slightly different
After a minor tweak, the computer seemed to run much better.
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as in to pinch
to grasp and move with a small forceful motion
Hey, you tweaked my nose!
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as in to adjust
to make small adjustments to
You can tweak the settings to customize the display. He spent considerable time tweaking the recipe.
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as in to mock
to make (someone or something) the object of criticism, amusement, or laughter
They're always tweaking me about my northern accent.
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Recent Examples of tweak
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The worksite may need tweaks, clear navigation markers, and reliable wireless connectivity so the robot can perceive and plan consistently.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The rules have also been tweaked for accidental ‘double-touch’ penalties.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The line made other minor tweaks as well, such as redesigning its central Roundabout area to offer more indoor lounge space and lengthening the main pool.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The worksite may need tweaks, clear navigation markers, and reliable wireless connectivity so the robot can perceive and plan consistently.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The rules have also been tweaked for accidental ‘double-touch’ penalties.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
Noun
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Once the looks are done, the dress rehearsal is where the hair team previews the looks in motion before making adjustments.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fiscal first-quarter earnings of 32 cents per share after adjustments fell short of the estimate of 37 cents per share.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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For Spraggins’ colleague, Josie Wheeler — who still sometimes pinches herself at going from bartending to meetings with nuclear power plant operators — Accenture is a lifetime commitment.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sabalenka only won four returning points in the third set, but that was enough to pinch a single break of serve.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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By integrating tariff data with sales performance, market trends, and regulatory frameworks, Rensi can pinpoint inefficiencies, detect policy misalignments, and recommend corrective actions—ranging from renegotiating supplier terms to adjusting pricing strategies.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That’s because congressional pay for rank-and-file members hasn’t been adjusted since 2009.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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While the performative male has been mocked online for appearing inauthentic, Rosen and Park see it as a net positive that men are making an effort to develop genuine taste and veer away from leather recliners with cup holders and T-shirts as pillowcases.—
Viv Chen,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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His friend Daniel Georges, humorously and wisely played by arthouse favorite Isaach De Bankolé, is a priest who tries to get him on the right track, even sending him articles from the Catholic Worker, only for Robbie to mock him by knocking on the table and asking if God’s inside the linoleum.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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Why Remote Work Creates Hidden Migration Risks Remote work limits informal alignment opportunities, like hallway conversations that immediately ensure clarity and address course correction.—
Benjamin Niaulin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Almost every modern lens relies on digital corrections to some extent; the 20-200mm just leans on them more heavily than shorter zooms or prime optics.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My hand twitched toward the phone, muscle memory stronger than willpower.—
Maggie Downs,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jones’ raw traits have always been jaw-dropping — a 6-foot-6 defensive end who can combine an edge rusher’s twitch with an interior lineman’s power.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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This one-time purchase grants access to Skylum's full suite of photo-editing tools, available for both Windows and macOS, and is a smart investment for amateur photographers.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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Speaking on a panel, Erik from Sharabati Denim teased an upcoming project that will re-wire how the company procures cotton.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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The game doesn’t yet have a firm release date, with only a vague 2026 window teasing its launch on PlayStation 5 and PC.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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