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
Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
These exterior tweaks can significantly increase your home’s overall value.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The Hemingway Daiquiri has been tweaked over the years from the absurdly strong version its namesake preferred.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In 1993, Kenyon doubled the lifespan of a roundworm, Caenorhabditis elegans, with the tweak of a single gene that targeted its insulin receptors.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
These exterior tweaks can significantly increase your home’s overall value.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Verb
Then council members may tweak the rules further before voting.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The Hemingway Daiquiri has been tweaked over the years from the absurdly strong version its namesake preferred.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
Noun
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How to check and file a claim A good first step is to review your IRS account transcript, which shows penalties, interest, payments, account adjustments, and refunds, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Through her work at Two Asian Matchmakers, this includes ongoing communication, feedback after introductions, and adjustments that reflect each client’s evolving preferences.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Pain in the hand, wrist and thumb that worsens or prevents you from gripping, pinching or holding items.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Young plants benefit from pinching back early in the growing season to encourage branching.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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Stay flexible, adjust lightly, and let what feels enjoyable lead.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The rate paid is adjusted every six months by the Treasury Department and depends on inflation.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Newspaper owners mocked the idea.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Then again, the anti-Reese sentiment was equally as strong; a separate post that mocked her shooting stats from that April 29 exhibition game generated just as much engagement.—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation’s Homes for Texas Heroes program offers down payment help for teachers, police officers, corrections officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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Trainor joined the State Police in 2023, after serving as a corrections officer in Essex County.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Pebbles twitched, branches waggled, cholla wiggled, weeds erupted then dried up and died.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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The launch can also be viewed on NASA's social media platforms include Facebook, twitch and X as well as NASA+, the agency's streaming service.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a new filmmaker offering a new take on Leatherface more than 50 years after the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Curry Barker recently teased his plans for the reboot.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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In an interview for Rolling Stone’s Future of Music series, the trio teased their evolving sound.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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