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
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Members of the Committee on Financial Services, for instance, opposed some of the last-minute tweaks made by leadership to merge two of the bills, according to Politico.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 16 July 2025
New Atlas, 29 July 2025
And tweaks too — King of the Hill season 14 not only introduces new characters, but recasts the voices behind several characters of color.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 26 July 2025
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Noun
At 6-7, 240 pounds, Jones has made numerous tweaks to his swing in an attempt to cut back on his strikeouts and maximize his frame.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Members of the Committee on Financial Services, for instance, opposed some of the last-minute tweaks made by leadership to merge two of the bills, according to Politico.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 16 July 2025
Verb
The living area tweaks follow the base van updates Volkswagen has already added for the Crafter van, including a new freestanding 10-in infotainment touchscreen, digital cockpit, and new driver assistance tech like lane assist and front collision assist with cyclist/pedestrian detection.
—New Atlas, 29 July 2025
And tweaks too — King of the Hill season 14 not only introduces new characters, but recasts the voices behind several characters of color.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
Noun
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The controls can trim adjustments for both the low and high frequencies.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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One example: the Commission of Fine Arts, whose members included Trump appointees, recommended in 2020 a switch from modern glass additions to more traditional marble facades, a costly adjustment the Fed accepted.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
24 July 2025
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Its main coup is Álex Baena—the playmaker pinched from Villarreal for €50 million ($58 million) including achievable extras at the start of July.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Wrap sausage around jalapeño pieces, pinching sausage closed to completely encase each jalapeño.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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Would making tweaks like wearing earplugs or adjusting the temperature of the room help solve the problem?—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 Aug. 2025
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Injuries can derail careers and leave players adjusting to unexpected circumstances.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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When the Tea app breach occurred, social media users relished in mocking and threatening the safety of the women whose personal information had been leaked.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
2 Aug. 2025
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The first end credits scene gives a big nod to the end credits of the Police Squad! series, which mocked freeze-frame endings of sitcoms at the time.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Cassie’s job, though, is to ‘protect the historical record’ and make corrections without picking fights and without correcting people’s opinions of current news.—
Diana Arterian
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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Miike’s latest film, Blazing Fists, sees the director in fine form telling the tale of two young men who meet in a juvenile corrections facility and leave with the dream to appear on Breaking Down, a popular martial arts competition show.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This is why after a snake is killed, its body will still twitch and move around, and why its head can still bite.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 July 2025
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At times, Woods reminds me of 2025 Cleveland Browns first-rounder Mason Graham, with the quickness and twitch to play just about anywhere along a defensive front and the power/hand speed to be a three-down weapon at either spot inside.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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His answers have bee lightly edited for brevity and clarity.—
Langston Wertz Jr,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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The following excerpt has been edited for length and clarity.—
A Martínez,
NPR,
28 July 2025
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Interestingly, Google is also teasing new offers for the Pixel 10.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The ending might seem pleasingly final, but watch for a predictable and quite unnecessary post-credits sting that sets up the Fantastic Four’s return with a cliffhanger and teases the return of a very familiar character.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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