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
PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
This pointed to suits and sartorial pieces with a little twist, expressed in tweaks in texture or proportion that were just enough to cast a new light on familiar wardrobe archetypes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Yet there still could be tweaks to things such as the layouts of some facilities, buildings and internal streets as the city and other agencies sign off on various permits.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
After reconstructing the roster over the past four months, with tweaks still ongoing, the Charlotte Hornets are ready for the next chapter.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
The latest heartbreak came with a few tweaks to the script.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
In an industry throttled by changing demands and pressures, making small tweaks won’t prevent the worst risks of grid instability over the next 10 years.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
The agreement, which allowed HPE to complete the merger with relatively small tweaks, prompted the firing of two DOJ officials and exposed a rift within the MAGA world.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The entire game’s interface has been reworked and redesigned to make battle both smoother to play, and easier to read — and there are literally dozens upon dozens of little tweaks.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Although Last Rites, in franchise fashion, ramps up the intensity, tweaks things, and carves its own intense, creative narrative niche.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Central Medical in Dallas Peggy tweaks her knee playing pickleball in episode 9, and has to go to Dallas to get an MRI.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Who ought to celebrate these selection rules tweaks?
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
Beyond introducing the 425-hp V10 Verado as the flagship and third model of the V10 line, Mercury also tweaks its entry level V10.
—New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
Even as Sweetgreen tweaks its menu, reviews and ratings remain mixed.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds look a lot like the 2022-era Liberty 4, and while there are tweaks here and there, you'd be forgiven for confusing the two.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
This pointed to suits and sartorial pieces with a little twist, expressed in tweaks in texture or proportion that were just enough to cast a new light on familiar wardrobe archetypes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Yet there still could be tweaks to things such as the layouts of some facilities, buildings and internal streets as the city and other agencies sign off on various permits.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
After reconstructing the roster over the past four months, with tweaks still ongoing, the Charlotte Hornets are ready for the next chapter.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
The latest heartbreak came with a few tweaks to the script.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
In an industry throttled by changing demands and pressures, making small tweaks won’t prevent the worst risks of grid instability over the next 10 years.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
The agreement, which allowed HPE to complete the merger with relatively small tweaks, prompted the firing of two DOJ officials and exposed a rift within the MAGA world.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The entire game’s interface has been reworked and redesigned to make battle both smoother to play, and easier to read — and there are literally dozens upon dozens of little tweaks.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Tahoe tweaks the design of macOS's low battery alert notification.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Although Last Rites, in franchise fashion, ramps up the intensity, tweaks things, and carves its own intense, creative narrative niche.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Central Medical in Dallas Peggy tweaks her knee playing pickleball in episode 9, and has to go to Dallas to get an MRI.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Who ought to celebrate these selection rules tweaks?
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
Beyond introducing the 425-hp V10 Verado as the flagship and third model of the V10 line, Mercury also tweaks its entry level V10.
—New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
Even as Sweetgreen tweaks its menu, reviews and ratings remain mixed.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweaks
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The Cancer full moon on the 13th may bring clarity around your finances or self-worth, showing you where adjustments are needed.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Frank is excellent at reacting in games and making adjustments to help his side recover.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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For Spraggins’ colleague, Josie Wheeler — who still sometimes pinches herself at going from bartending to meetings with nuclear power plant operators — Accenture is a lifetime commitment.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The measure, typically announced each October, adjusts the benefits Social Security recipients earn to counteract the effects of inflation.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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While Matt adjusts to life with his daughter and grandchildren underfoot, his shop becomes a hub of comedy and camaraderie with employees like Stitch (Daryl Mitchell) and Gabriel (Seann William Scott).—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elon Musk wades back into UK politics, backs leader of new right-wing party, mocks rival.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Student imitates Charlie Kirk's death and mocks him, goes up to statue where TPUSA members are and imitates his death again, and spits near them.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Street is critical of Cornell for not initiating enough changes and corrections to improve Target’s business, which has been faltering for several seasons.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Faster edits shorten the path from decision to buyer, while aligned pages present cleaner information at the moment of choice.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Slovak edits a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including memoir, cultural history, science, and natural history.—
Paul Slovak
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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Phil initially teases Peter for being weak and effeminate.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
25 Sep. 2025
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Berger also teases the next two installments of this Demon Slayer movie trilogy and, yes, popcorn buckets.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
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