1
as in twitching
to grasp and move with a small forceful motion
Hey, you tweaked my nose!
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as in adjusting
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 mocking
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 tweaking
This requires more than merely tweaking tax rates around the edges.
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Lou Rinaldi, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
But over the next 75 years, people kept tweaking the cocktail, hanging ornaments on it.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The amp also has bass and treble controls with an EQ bypass mode for tweaking the sound or preserving the original signal path.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For example, rather than tweaking today’s slow and clunky payment journey, payers could reimagine the whole system and move toward real-time intelligent settlement at the point of care.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Peterson did not have to leave the game because of cramping and in fact continued to play despite tweaking an ankle in the second half.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
The restaurant, which opened in 2021 as Nara Ramen & Izakaya before tweaking its menu, is permanently out of business.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Maybe the internet is not just changing society, but also tweaking the rules that govern what a family novel is supposed to be.
—Maya Chung, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, states are continuing to plow ahead with tweaking their programs and, in the case of states without an option, exploring the possibility of an auto-IRA program.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Lou Rinaldi, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
But over the next 75 years, people kept tweaking the cocktail, hanging ornaments on it.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The amp also has bass and treble controls with an EQ bypass mode for tweaking the sound or preserving the original signal path.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For example, rather than tweaking today’s slow and clunky payment journey, payers could reimagine the whole system and move toward real-time intelligent settlement at the point of care.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Peterson did not have to leave the game because of cramping and in fact continued to play despite tweaking an ankle in the second half.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
The restaurant, which opened in 2021 as Nara Ramen & Izakaya before tweaking its menu, is permanently out of business.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Maybe the internet is not just changing society, but also tweaking the rules that govern what a family novel is supposed to be.
—Maya Chung, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, states are continuing to plow ahead with tweaking their programs and, in the case of states without an option, exploring the possibility of an auto-IRA program.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweaking
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His eye is twitching, just a little.—
Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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In a heartbreaking video, a partially paralyzed dog is caught twitching his paws in his sleep, and internet users can’t stop sobbing.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cover pan; cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as needed to ensure mixture stays at a gentle simmer, until fennel is very tender, 15–20 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are physical control buttons on the headphones for turning ANC on and off and adjusting the volume.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … SKETCHY MOVE – 'Saturday Night Live' cuts skit offering tribute to Minnesotans, mocking ICE agent.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The unarmed, nonviolent citizens who have been following ICE agents, blowing whistles to alert people to their presence, even heckling and mocking them, are not just trying to impede their work.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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Wearers love how this cheeky hipster style stays put and still looks invisible under their clothes without pinching or riding up.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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Thanks to its finger guard technology, your fingers are also safe from pinching.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Frames can be stacked for merged clarity, and imagery further enhanced using third party editing software.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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Best of luck editing this draft!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Alongside the tape, the UK artist has also begun teasing a new album, Terrified.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 Jan. 2026
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Hana can’t shake the feeling that someone is watching her, even teasing her.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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While Bryant was able to come from behind, the Lady Hornets had a hard time shaking off the Lady Warriors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Or modifying a consumer drone into something that resembles a military-grade thermal scanner.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Tweaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweaking. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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