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
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
General Daily Insight for June 26, 2026 Tiny tweaks make a meaningful difference this morning.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
That’s a brief list of the tweaks.
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Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
These aren’t abstract procedural tweaks.
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Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The redesign includes more comfortable seating, upgraded touchscreens and other interior tweaks.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
From oscillating fans to ice-cold beverages to no-cook dinners, keeping your home comfortable may require some creative tweaks and a break from routine.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
On Wednesday, Lopez sought to use a parliamentary maneuver to ignore the Public Safety Committee's vote, and reintroduce the measure with tweaks that include much stiffer penalties.
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Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
All those tweaks should make the Taycan easier to live with.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
The latter measures movement in three dimensions and predictively tweaks the myriad electronics for maximum performance.
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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.
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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.
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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)?
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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.
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Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Akinyemi continually tweaks it to become more user-friendly and efficienton the back end.
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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.
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Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When effort meets reinvention, small tweaks unlock ease.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
General Daily Insight for June 26, 2026 Tiny tweaks make a meaningful difference this morning.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
That’s a brief list of the tweaks.
—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
These aren’t abstract procedural tweaks.
—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The redesign includes more comfortable seating, upgraded touchscreens and other interior tweaks.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
From oscillating fans to ice-cold beverages to no-cook dinners, keeping your home comfortable may require some creative tweaks and a break from routine.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
On Wednesday, Lopez sought to use a parliamentary maneuver to ignore the Public Safety Committee's vote, and reintroduce the measure with tweaks that include much stiffer penalties.
—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
All those tweaks should make the Taycan easier to live with.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Verb
Frick confirmed that no software tweaks to the car are needed to enable that performance at altitude.
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Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweaks
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Choose adjustments that protect bonds and welcome growth.
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The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to make adjustments to testosterone-therapy labels, reversing changes made over a decade ago that restricted availability for some men.
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Dad pinches my cheek between his first two fingers with a soppy look in his eyes.
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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.
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Instead of catering to automobile traffic like typical intersection signal systems, Jung's invention adjusts crossing signal times based on the slowest pedestrian's pace.
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Its temperature sensor also monitors room temperature and adjusts airflow to ensure the home is never too hot or too cold.
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One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
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The group openly mocks Jesus Christ and many Christian and Catholic traditions.
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Faith alone cannot solve the challenges facing corrections.
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Each robot must independently interpret ball position and goalkeeper movement before committing to a strike, making split-second corrections based on sensor feedback.
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Persistent muscle twitches Everyone’s muscles twitch from time to time, usually at various locations.
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Some devices, for example, track eye movements or other small muscle twitches to let users select words from a screen.
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Jenkin also edits and scores the time-travel mystery starring George McKay and Callum Turner.
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The marketer prompts, edits and deploys manually.
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Without giving away too many details, Score teases the end of the fifth book has a surprise for these loyal readers.
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Alongside the episode, audiences got a chance to watch the trailer for Season 15, which teases storylines of Bobby (Pamela Adlon) branching out at his restaurant job and starting a relationship with Connie (Lauren Tom), while Peggy (Kathy Najimy) gets really competitive in a new hobby.
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