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as in pinched
to grasp and move with a small forceful motion
Hey, you tweaked my nose!
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as in adjusted
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 mocked
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 tweaked
Casa Maruka Cleverly channeling an old-fashioned casa de comidas complete with an imaginary granny (Maruka) at the stove and classic Spanish dishes tweaked for modern tastes, Alberto Serrano and Maria José Calabria continue to preside over what may be Palma’s most consistently enjoyable restaurant.
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Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Throttle and transmission shifts have been tweaked for sharper response, while, critically, a series of chassis alterations aim to liven up handling and steering feel.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers tweaked the bill Monday to allow people to avoid criminal charges if there's a proven shortage of emergency beds in local shelters or treatment facilities.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
Many items in the legislation, elements of which still were being tweaked, are drawn from bills that had public hearings or passed one chamber last year, such as House Bill 7009, an omnibus education bill passed overwhelmingly by the House.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Aurora Deputy Chief of Staff Nicholas Richard-Thompson told The Beacon-News that many of the transition committees’ recommendations will be going before City Council for consideration, although some will be tweaked.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
They have since been repeatedly tweaked, delayed and reimposed, adding confusion and further complexity to the administration's tangled web of trade policies.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Carpenter again tweaked the hamstring while chasing a ball in the field.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The Aggies tweaked their lineup, with Zane Becker and Travis Chestnut getting the starts for catcher Bear Harrison and second baseman Chris Hacopian, respectively.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Throttle and transmission shifts have been tweaked for sharper response, while, critically, a series of chassis alterations aim to liven up handling and steering feel.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers tweaked the bill Monday to allow people to avoid criminal charges if there's a proven shortage of emergency beds in local shelters or treatment facilities.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
Many items in the legislation, elements of which still were being tweaked, are drawn from bills that had public hearings or passed one chamber last year, such as House Bill 7009, an omnibus education bill passed overwhelmingly by the House.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Aurora Deputy Chief of Staff Nicholas Richard-Thompson told The Beacon-News that many of the transition committees’ recommendations will be going before City Council for consideration, although some will be tweaked.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
They have since been repeatedly tweaked, delayed and reimposed, adding confusion and further complexity to the administration's tangled web of trade policies.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Carpenter again tweaked the hamstring while chasing a ball in the field.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The Aggies tweaked their lineup, with Zane Becker and Travis Chestnut getting the starts for catcher Bear Harrison and second baseman Chris Hacopian, respectively.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweaked
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Sanheim pinched in a couple of times in the opening period to create some looks for Canada.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The pocket is easily pinched closed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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But following the pandemic, prices surged during the Biden administration and consumers haven’t yet adjusted.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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His medication was reportedly changed or adjusted before the killings, though an exact timeframe for that alteration was not revealed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sos mocked me for spending way too much time trying to master what seemed like a very niche skill.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the Seventies, he was mocked as a Vegas has-been in a jumpsuit; in the Eighties, as a cultural colonizer.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Through the scope, a polar bear twitched on the ice, 25 yards in front of me.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Baby Briana’s arms twitched and legs flopped against cold concrete.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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It was reviewed and edited by a team of content specialists.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Today’s edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The games were originally teased at the culmination of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
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Last April, the Sinners filmmaker teased his vision during an appearance on The Last Podcast on the Left.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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He was pulled from the game with one out in his second inning after throwing 36 pitches, just 17 strikes.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Bears trailed 1-0 in the final minute of regulation, but Rian Marquardt tied the contest with 56 ticks remaining after White Bear Lake pulled its goalie.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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The same study found that 26% of respondents now use their MP3 player instead of streaming services, and 39% have modified, customized, repaired or refurbished their device.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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Chair Yoga is a type of yoga that is modified to allow participants to perform all exercises seated.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Tweaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweaked. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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