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
Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The roster tweaks continued for the Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
That basic shell began in 1985, with only slight tweaks, the latest of which came in 2011 when it was upped to 68.
—Eddie Pells, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Senate Majority Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, a Parkville Republican, flatly told The Star that there was no room for tweaks to the self-defense law.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Ahead, Quintrell walks IndieWire through how the series tweaks, alters, and informs new perspective for everyone from Charlotte Lucas to Caroline Bingley and, of course, Mary Bennet herself.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
The agreement was in its last stages when EPD’s lawyers sent it back to EPA and asked for a few tweaks, Gordon said.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
But the new tweaks should mitigate the issue.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
There are also rule tweaks starting in Miami to address the biggest criticisms of the new regulations, designed to make qualifying a flat-out dash (rather than a strategic game of energy use and slowing down on straights) and limit dangerous speed swings in races.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
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
Tahoe tweaks the design of macOS's low battery alert notification.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Now positioned at the top of Aston Martin’s DB food chain, the DB12 S offers a range of tweaks inside and out which are designed to dynamically hone an already-impressive luxury GT.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The roster tweaks continued for the Sox.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
That basic shell began in 1985, with only slight tweaks, the latest of which came in 2011 when it was upped to 68.
—Eddie Pells, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Senate Majority Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, a Parkville Republican, flatly told The Star that there was no room for tweaks to the self-defense law.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Ahead, Quintrell walks IndieWire through how the series tweaks, alters, and informs new perspective for everyone from Charlotte Lucas to Caroline Bingley and, of course, Mary Bennet herself.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
The agreement was in its last stages when EPD’s lawyers sent it back to EPA and asked for a few tweaks, Gordon said.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
But the new tweaks should mitigate the issue.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
There are also rule tweaks starting in Miami to address the biggest criticisms of the new regulations, designed to make qualifying a flat-out dash (rather than a strategic game of energy use and slowing down on straights) and limit dangerous speed swings in races.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Tahoe tweaks the design of macOS's low battery alert notification.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweaks
Noun
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Maybe a constitutional convention should be held for public adjustments of dozens of issues, including the felon candidate.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Sometimes, that requires making small but meaningful adjustments, like warming washcloths for a patient who resists basic care.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 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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Early in the film, Perry sits behind the wheel of her car, adjusts the rearview mirror and backs out of the garage.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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As Cameron adjusts to life in Sowell Bay (more bonding with Ethan, who is a little hung up on Tova, plus his own potential romance with Avery, played by a peppy Sofia Black-D’Elia), Tova starts to inch her way out of it.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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But her desperation seems exposed at Cupertino, too, where Little Tim mocks her for her dim suggestion that psychotherapists be deployed to the company’s Guangzhou factory to cool down a labor crisis.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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While most of Hell mocks her goal, her devoted partner Vaggi, and their first test subject, adult-film star Angel Dust, stick by her side.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to its comprehensive identification algorithms, this app boasts a huge network of users, like Gharbi, who regularly review observations and offer corrections, giving you a direct line to knowledgeable experts.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Texas taxpayers are footing the bill for thousands of corrections to Bluebonnet Learning.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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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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Carroll, 29, of Denver is the founder and CEO of Wedding Weekender, a service that rents out camcorders to couples to capture their weddings and also edits footage into video clips for them.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sharper rewrites and edits to plot points would have offered a more succinct narrative, allowing the comedic tone to shine through.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The sneak peek teases friendly competition between the couple and fellow captain Maneet Chauhan, whose team won season 6 of the barbecue showdown.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Based on the bestseller from author Colleen Hoover, Johnson stars in the film adaptation that teases lingering secrets and a dark sinister mystery awaiting to be solved.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Tweaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweaks. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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