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
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Yet there still could be tweaks to things such as the layouts of some facilities, buildings and internal streets as the city and other agencies sign off on various permits.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The fastest, the Jesko Absolut, is claimed to reach 330 mph by tweaking the aerodynamics, reducing drag, and increasing stability.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This pointed to suits and sartorial pieces with a little twist, expressed in tweaks in texture or proportion that were just enough to cast a new light on familiar wardrobe archetypes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Yet there still could be tweaks to things such as the layouts of some facilities, buildings and internal streets as the city and other agencies sign off on various permits.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Kidz Bop kids barely had to tweak any of the lyrics for their cover.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The fastest, the Jesko Absolut, is claimed to reach 330 mph by tweaking the aerodynamics, reducing drag, and increasing stability.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
Noun
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The theory is going to be put to the test in more stringent ways against Philadelphia on Sunday and beyond, but an adjustment made before Denver’s 28-3 Week 4 win appears to have paid immediate dividends for the two backs and for Denver’s offense overall.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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With the clock ticking on LA’s aging core — the team lost 16 goals from age adjustment heading into the season, the worst mark of the league — a misstep like this could be crushing.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jean stepped out as Nia approached—lean and arrogant, a cigarette pinched between her lips.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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The mixture should be shaggy and hold together when pinched.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Some models also feature adaptive noise cancellation to adjust ANC levels and ambient modes to allow specific sounds through, which helps noise control across different environments.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, passengers will be able to control and adjust those settings, the spokesperson said.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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The ability to criticize, question, protest, and even mock those in power is foundational to what America has always aspired to be.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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After the White House meeting, the president posted a cartoonish fake video mocking the Democratic leadership that was widely viewed as unserious and racist.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next Analysts are split on how long the stock market will continue on its bull run and what scale of correction might follow.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some of the scale-back may be a correction after post-pandemic over-expansion.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her hand twitched from the heat.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Any dairy farmer can tell you that biting flies are a pestilent scourge for cattle herds, which is why one so often sees cows throwing their heads, stamping their feet, flicking their tails, and twitching their skin—desperately trying to shake off the nasty creatures.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for publication.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Josephine Rozzelle edited this edition.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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PopUp bagels just opened a shop in Tampa, Florida, and recently teased plans to open one in Atlanta, Georgia, by year’s end.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The singer teased that her daughter may be ready to step out on her own and start her own career in the music industry.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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