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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
The 737 Max was grounded for almost two years, and a flight-control system, which was later tweaked, was implicated in both of those crashes.
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Moscow, like Kyiv, has used a broad range of drones that are updated and tweaked as often as every few weeks.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Quickly, competitors tweaked the method and opened their own training companies based on similar principles.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Since it was tweaked by the Twelfth Amendment in 1804, our system for electing presidents has remained constitutionally unchanged.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
This year, for example, the league tweaked the Cup’s scoring and point differential rules so as to not incentivize teams to intentionally play for overtime to give themselves five extra minutes to run up the score.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
How new law could help an MLS stadium In the past legislative session, lawmakers passed a bill that tweaked the regulations related to a theme park district.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Yes, that recipe may well need to be tweaked and adapted to suit local appetites and tastes, but the success of the franchise depends on the consistency of product, service, processes and delivery across the franchise network.
—Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Moscow, like Kyiv, has used a broad range of drones that are updated and tweaked as often as every few weeks.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Quickly, competitors tweaked the method and opened their own training companies based on similar principles.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Since it was tweaked by the Twelfth Amendment in 1804, our system for electing presidents has remained constitutionally unchanged.
—The Editors, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
This year, for example, the league tweaked the Cup’s scoring and point differential rules so as to not incentivize teams to intentionally play for overtime to give themselves five extra minutes to run up the score.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
How new law could help an MLS stadium In the past legislative session, lawmakers passed a bill that tweaked the regulations related to a theme park district.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Yes, that recipe may well need to be tweaked and adapted to suit local appetites and tastes, but the success of the franchise depends on the consistency of product, service, processes and delivery across the franchise network.
—Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweaked
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The asset limit under the bill would be automatically adjusted for inflation on a biennial basis.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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The stand also serves as a lens cover during transport, and the unit will automatically power on when the stand is adjusted for viewing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2025
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Veteran hands such as James Carville and David Axelrod have been widely mocked for their less-than-accurate takes.—
Hanna Trudo,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
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After posting it to social media, she was roundly mocked by online commenters.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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While Beyoncé has remained tight-lipped about what to expect from the show, Netflix has teased that some collaborators on the album will join the Grammy winner on stage.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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So much so that Emerson teased her about it.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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But David kept fighting and pulled fire away from landing Medevac helicopters, getting evacuated himself after the last helicopter landed.—
JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Historically, bitcoin has pulled back as much as 80% from the cycle peak.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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The initial list of eligible communities could be modified if not enough people apply to buy homes, or if there aren’t enough eligible homes on the market.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Austin Campbell-Alexander said in the state whistleblower lawsuit that the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park had sensors which were modified to accommodate people whose height or weight were outside safety limits.—
Mike Schneider,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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In 1982, Katt co-starred in the five-episode sitcom Herbie, the Love Bug, which was adapted from the 1968 Walt Disney film, The Love Bug.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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This story is adapted by Guy Lancaster from the online Encyclopedia of Arkansas, a project of the Central Arkansas Library System.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Tweaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweaked. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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