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
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
The new superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School District, Peter Licata, is making tweaks to the district’s cabinet of high-level administrators.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Small, realistic tweaks to something as basic as your morning routine can make a real difference in helping to support your body’s natural ability to regulate inflammation and set the tone for a healthier day.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Mar. 2026
Like musicians who leave room for recording-studio improvisation, Pierce & Ward embrace last-minute tweaks.
—Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Every two years, California voters are confronted with a wall of ballot measures ranging from nitty-gritty legal tweaks to sweeping changes to the state Constitution.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
In addition to those productivity tweaks, the TriFold includes Galaxy AI (Samsung’s suite of AI tools), Edge panels (a hideable toolbar), and deep integration with other Samsung devices.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Before the Victory development and Stemmons freeway, rope access technician Ian Porter of Highpoint Access positions himself to make tweaks to new LED lighting installed on Reunion Tower, March 19, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
These ended up close to the Tandem Bakery biscuits recipe with a few tweaks.
—Ella Quittner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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
Noun
On Wednesday, the league presented three broad anti-tanking concepts to team owners, with tweaks expected and a formal vote targeted for May, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
The new superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School District, Peter Licata, is making tweaks to the district’s cabinet of high-level administrators.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Small, realistic tweaks to something as basic as your morning routine can make a real difference in helping to support your body’s natural ability to regulate inflammation and set the tone for a healthier day.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Mar. 2026
Like musicians who leave room for recording-studio improvisation, Pierce & Ward embrace last-minute tweaks.
—Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Every two years, California voters are confronted with a wall of ballot measures ranging from nitty-gritty legal tweaks to sweeping changes to the state Constitution.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
In addition to those productivity tweaks, the TriFold includes Galaxy AI (Samsung’s suite of AI tools), Edge panels (a hideable toolbar), and deep integration with other Samsung devices.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Before the Victory development and Stemmons freeway, rope access technician Ian Porter of Highpoint Access positions himself to make tweaks to new LED lighting installed on Reunion Tower, March 19, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
These ended up close to the Tandem Bakery biscuits recipe with a few tweaks.
—Ella Quittner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweaks
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Focus on adjustments that are necessary to protect your time and support your health.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Knicks head coach Mike Brown credits an uptick in All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns‘ scoring numbers to adjustments within Brown’s offense that have helped make things easier for the seven-foot scoring big man.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 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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Whether the streaming platform adjusts its approach for future broadcasts like the Home Run Derby and Field of Dreams game remains to be seen.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The adaptive noise cancellation automatically adjusts to your environment to silence distractions, and the four digital beamforming microphones keep your voice crystal clear during calls, even in windy outdoor conditions.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Generally speaking, Normand playfully mocks all sorts of different groups rather equally.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Its leader, the president, abuses power, hurts the innocent, and mocks the dead before their families have even begun to grieve.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Nanos began his employment with the Pima County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer in 1984 before rising through the ranks.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Each inmate goes outside alone accompanied by corrections staff.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 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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Late edits to a speech, and the resulting changes to the words on the screen, threaten to throw off his delivery.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Layers panel shows you which edits apply to each layer.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The trailer then shows Hagrid explaining the Wizarding World to Harry and teases some information about his deceased parents.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The trailer teases a few of those moments, including one with Cyrus and her mom Tish Cyrus-Purcell sitting in Hannah Montana's iconic closet.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Tweaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweaks. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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