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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1
as in to pinch
to grasp and move with a small forceful motion
Hey, you tweaked my nose!
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2
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
Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
The titanium exhaust gets a light tweak, helping the 765’s aggressive note match its performance.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
Season 1 was about how bonds are built in impossible circumstances, and every plot tweak underscored that idea.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
After weeks of rotation, injuries, and tactical tweaks, Charlotte is starting to look settled.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
The titanium exhaust gets a light tweak, helping the 765’s aggressive note match its performance.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Brunson had been managing a right ankle sprain from earlier in the season and tweaked his ankle again in Game 1 while attempting a layup, landing awkwardly after contact with Detroit’s Ausar Thompson.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
Season 1 was about how bonds are built in impossible circumstances, and every plot tweak underscored that idea.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
Noun
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There will be a note in Chelsea’s accounts — as there was this year in relation to the hotel sales — detailing if an adjustment has been made to the price.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Smith, who turned 20 last month, played the wing the last few months of the season, helping his adjustment to the NHL.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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They’re made of a soft jersey fabric that feels comfortable against the skin, and the high waistband prevents pinching and rolling.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Snipping or pinching off a few old flowers several times a week is much less daunting than waiting for the entire plant to be covered in them.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2025
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Why Milwaukee could win: Friday night, the Bucks adjusted.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 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,
27 Apr. 2025
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Does the fact that these Black leaders are among the rich that dandies would have mocked savor the inheritance of the style tradition or sully it?—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the first round, the team stayed put at No. 14 and still landed a player that was widely mocked to the team in tight end Tyler Warren.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Will this be the relatively rare — if not fully unique — correction cycle where the broader public wasn’t fully scared away and was quickly rewarded?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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The market correction this year has been driven by the White House’s policy, Stovall said, which is historically rare.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If their tail starts twitching or their ears are flattened, then they may be overstimulated, which can lead to aggression.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Real Estate As Ballast Against Market Turbulence Why does Manhattan real estate hold up while other assets twitch?—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
23 Apr. 2025
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This edition of Forbes Daily was edited by Sarah Whitmire and Chris Dobstaff.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The trailer also teases a subplot involving a pregnancy between Sue Storm and Reed Richards, possibly hinting at the birth of their son, Franklin Richards, a character with universe-altering powers in Marvel lore.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Fans of the finger food, made with a tortilla-crumb breading, can look forward to having it year-round, as Taco Bell teased plans to make nuggets part of the permanent menu by 2026.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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