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
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Shorten race distance by knocking off a couple of laps where needed, among other less-drastic tweaks.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 June 2026
Morris said that ever since YouTube’s algorithm was tweaked to reward videos incorporating human faces, faceless creators are now mixing in straight-to-camera narration, sometimes tapping gig workers on freelance platforms Fiverr and Upwork to be their David Attenboroughs.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
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Noun
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Morning routines want a simple, practical tweak.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Shorten race distance by knocking off a couple of laps where needed, among other less-drastic tweaks.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Verb
Light gags, nothing central to the plot, were tweaked in certain markets.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 June 2026
Morris said that ever since YouTube’s algorithm was tweaked to reward videos incorporating human faces, faceless creators are now mixing in straight-to-camera narration, sometimes tapping gig workers on freelance platforms Fiverr and Upwork to be their David Attenboroughs.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
Noun
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This recipe takes the classic formula and adds some new-school adjustments, including aged white Cheddar and fresh rosemary.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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And with rates on certificates of deposit (CDs), high-yield savings and money market accounts all around 4% or higher now, this should be a relatively easy (and profitable) adjustment to make.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Use your fingers to pinch off the blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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This consumer pressure has also been reflected in the casual restaurant sector, where companies are trying to balance rising costs with penny-pinching customers.—
Kate Reilly,
NBC news,
9 Dec. 2025
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The set includes a long-sleeve, henley-style shirt complete with three front buttons, and long pants designed with an elastic waistband and drawcord to adjust the fit to your liking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The group even made a fundraising video mocking the idea they were funded by China on social media.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Leo’s visit commemorates the legacy of Gaudí, whose radical, modernist designs were mocked in his lifetime but have subsequently been celebrated.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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The company said the design allows high-performance error correction without requiring extensive additional hardware.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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State prison leadership has sought to avoid needing to rely on volunteers among corrections officers to pull the triggers in an execution, IDOC Director Bree Derrick previously said.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Durrell alternates between slapstick domestic high jinks, wanderings through the lush natural landscape, and increasingly ambitious investigations of biological life, from tracking twitching bacteria in pond water to the mating habits of insects.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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The Buena Vista Social Club features feet-twitching music and Wolf says that, obviously, people want to get up and dance but that’s just not allowed.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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This supernovela, a term used to describe high-budget soapy dramas, looks ultra-addictive and is already teasing a second season.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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On what the future holds for Fizzen, Cavallari teased a potential expansion into new drink divisions.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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