as in adjustments
the act of making something slightly different
After a minor tweak, the computer seemed to run much better.
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as in pinches
to grasp and move with a small forceful motion
Hey, you tweaked my nose!
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as in adjusts
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 mocks
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 tweaks
John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Away from the transfer market, other mid-season tweaks were applied more subtly.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Day 3 took Luigi and me out to play all 18 holes – a chance to try out my tweaks in real playing time, and a chance to soak in that remarkable scenery.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Mendota Heights now continues making smaller tweaks to the project’s schematic design, with plans scheduled to be presented to the City Council at its June 2 meeting.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 25 May 2026
From lighting to layout, accessories, DIY, decor, and more, a few simple tweaks will have your outdoor gathering space looking its best in no time.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
Think of the test cake as the dress rehearsal—one last chance to make any tweaks before showtime.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
The early retail looks reveal a faithful re-creation of the 2006 style with only minor tweaks made to the upcoming release.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
But there are a few tweaks to the flight plan.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
This recipe tweaks the classic ratios slightly for optimal richness, while buttery white chocolate and nutty almonds add depth to this timeless dessert.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
It's also retuned the Adaptive EQ feature, which tweaks audio output based on the seal created by the earcups and the mics measuring what's coming through the drivers.
—New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026
What tweaks, if any, will Mazzulla make to his system, which has featured a much heavier emphasis on offensive rebounding than in previous seasons (the Celtics are fifth in offensive rebounding rate, up from 18th in 2024-25)?
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
But that hearing was canceled at the Bears’ behest, so that tweaks to the legislation could be made, Pritzker said.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Akinyemi continually tweaks it to become more user-friendly and efficienton the back end.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Under city rules, the Denver Department of Finance tweaks the minimum wage each year based on the Consumer Price Index.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Check back regularly as the WJZ First Alert Weather team tweaks the forecast as new information comes in.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
Noun
The most consequential tweaks, though, are to the interior components.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Away from the transfer market, other mid-season tweaks were applied more subtly.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Day 3 took Luigi and me out to play all 18 holes – a chance to try out my tweaks in real playing time, and a chance to soak in that remarkable scenery.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Mendota Heights now continues making smaller tweaks to the project’s schematic design, with plans scheduled to be presented to the City Council at its June 2 meeting.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 25 May 2026
From lighting to layout, accessories, DIY, decor, and more, a few simple tweaks will have your outdoor gathering space looking its best in no time.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
Think of the test cake as the dress rehearsal—one last chance to make any tweaks before showtime.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
The early retail looks reveal a faithful re-creation of the 2006 style with only minor tweaks made to the upcoming release.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
But there are a few tweaks to the flight plan.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Verb
The latter measures movement in three dimensions and predictively tweaks the myriad electronics for maximum performance.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
This recipe tweaks the classic ratios slightly for optimal richness, while buttery white chocolate and nutty almonds add depth to this timeless dessert.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
It's also retuned the Adaptive EQ feature, which tweaks audio output based on the seal created by the earcups and the mics measuring what's coming through the drivers.
—New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026
What tweaks, if any, will Mazzulla make to his system, which has featured a much heavier emphasis on offensive rebounding than in previous seasons (the Celtics are fifth in offensive rebounding rate, up from 18th in 2024-25)?
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
But that hearing was canceled at the Bears’ behest, so that tweaks to the legislation could be made, Pritzker said.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Akinyemi continually tweaks it to become more user-friendly and efficienton the back end.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Under city rules, the Denver Department of Finance tweaks the minimum wage each year based on the Consumer Price Index.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
Check back regularly as the WJZ First Alert Weather team tweaks the forecast as new information comes in.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweaks
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Disability claims can take months to clear, appeals can drag the timeline out further and retirement benefit adjustments sometimes produce retroactive payments that beneficiaries never expected.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Autonomy in such contexts allows AI to operate continuously and execute complex protocols without step-by-step human control or real-time adjustments during the process.—
Mohammad Hosseini,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Dad pinches my cheek between his first two fingers with a soppy look in his eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
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There’s the moment Stanton’s Håkon Werle pinches the back of his son’s neck, like a cruel master bringing his dog to heel.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Sep. 2025
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And broadcast fees, which have long been a significant source of revenues for teams, will shrink as the league adjusts its framework for televising games to the streaming era, experts said.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Comparable sales, or comps, is a key metric for the retail industry that adjusts for new store openings and closings to ensure fair year-over-year comparisons.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The group openly mocks Jesus Christ and many Christian and Catholic traditions.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is demanding all copies of Unethical Hoops, a new Operation-style board game that mocks his foul-drawing reputation, be destroyed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Other Democrats called for raises for all state workers, instead of the 4% raises that are targeted only at corrections officers, state law enforcement officials and firefighters included in the budget.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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And the document itself is marked up with corrections and disclaimers that facts are incorrect or that context is missing to the point of being almost illegible.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Persistent muscle twitches Everyone’s muscles twitch from time to time, usually at various locations.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some devices, for example, track eye movements or other small muscle twitches to let users select words from a screen.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Da Messina’s Annunciation famously excises the angel Gabriel, while Ghirri’s version further edits the event by also obscuring the Virgin herself.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Brands therefore view beauty edits less as lost margin and more as sophisticated customer-acquisition infrastructure.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Season one teases the turmoil ahead, after Dean finds out that Allie has slept with his very own (heated) rival, Hunter (Charlie Evans).—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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The preview also teases the roles of the supporting cast.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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