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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
Since then, the reservation system has been tweaked repeatedly as administrators searched for a sweet spot between welcoming more visitors and retaining the peace of the great outdoors.
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Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Post Malone and Jelly Roll Post Malone tweaked his tour schedule.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Along with the velocity increase, Martinez tweaked the grip on his breaking ball, transforming it more from a slider to a sweeper.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Costume ideas are also tweaked to fit the personality of the actor wearing it.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Rafael Nadal tweaked the stereotype of a Spanish tennis player.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Cleveland had a decent year, winning 52 games, but the Cavs finally tweaked the team that turned in success from the past two years.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 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
Johnson opened the season in the major league rotation but then got sick and subsequently tweaked his hamstring.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Post Malone and Jelly Roll Post Malone tweaked his tour schedule.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Along with the velocity increase, Martinez tweaked the grip on his breaking ball, transforming it more from a slider to a sweeper.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Costume ideas are also tweaked to fit the personality of the actor wearing it.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Rafael Nadal tweaked the stereotype of a Spanish tennis player.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Cleveland had a decent year, winning 52 games, but the Cavs finally tweaked the team that turned in success from the past two years.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 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
Johnson opened the season in the major league rotation but then got sick and subsequently tweaked his hamstring.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweaked
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Schramma pinched off some centimeter-long leaves.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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High jet fuel costs have pinched all US airlines, sending their costs surging.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Over its 36-year lifespan, it’s been adjusted six times with little opposition.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The first movie opened in June 2006 and would go on to earn over $326 million worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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The following year, the Swiss Mad watch—sporting a case made from a composite infused with real Swiss cheese and a red fumé dial echoing the Swiss flag—mocked the loose standards behind the Swiss Made label, which require only half a watch’s components originate in the country.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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Moments after the Nuggets’ loss, former ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones mocked Jokic and celebrated his loss.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 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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Kearse twitched briefly after the lethal drugs began entering his system but stopped moving several minutes later.—
Freida Frisaro,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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This interview has been condensed and edited.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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On Sunday, the 3M Open’s social media accounts teased a big announcement coming Monday morning.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 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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When agents approached, Marx ran, then pulled a handgun from his waistband while fleeing, according to a federal affidavit reviewed by Fox News Digital.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The loose, stretchy fit is comfortable enough for all-day sightseeing yet still looks pulled together for dinner reservations.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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The property was originally approved in 2015 for 41 units and was modified in 2016 to 55 one-bedroom residential units with 79 parking spaces.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 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,
2 May 2026
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“Tweaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweaked. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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