as in to tailor
to change (something) in order to fit the needs or requirements of a person, business, etc.
The program can be customized to serve different purposes. customized the car with a unique paint job
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Recent Examples of customize
Why this is important for your business: According to Cisco, the agent is built with flexibility and allows companies to customize workflows and adapt to evolving AI technology.
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Gene Marks, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The Honda Element was heavily customized for dogs and came complete with a dedicated cargo compartment electric fan.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
The menu is scheduled to be released on Nov. 7, the same day the company will stop charging extra for customizing drinks with non-dairy milk.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The current cost to customize a drink with a non-dairy substitute is between 70-80 cents, depending on the market.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Gene Marks, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The Honda Element was heavily customized for dogs and came complete with a dedicated cargo compartment electric fan.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
The menu is scheduled to be released on Nov. 7, the same day the company will stop charging extra for customizing drinks with non-dairy milk.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The current cost to customize a drink with a non-dairy substitute is between 70-80 cents, depending on the market.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Something about the pairing of energies with dialogue that feels both recognizably tailored to a mass American TV audience and steeped in its own signature language flair.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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The future outlook for pain relief appears promising as new trends point toward a move to better whole-person care that's more efficient and tailored to patients' needs.Dr. Anita Gupta, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Children and adolescents are not miniature adults, and not all young people will adapt to a strength training program the same way.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Despite Murray’s insufficient scoring game on a night the Nuggets probably needed more from their second option, Adelman was happy with how Murray adapted to New Orleans’ gameplan, blitzing him on ball screens all night.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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In time, drivers were able to use touch screens in some models to adjust core car mechanics like traction control and even cycle between performance modes.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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So, grocery stores and retailers across the country, including those in Greater Cincinnati, will likely have modified hours on Thursday, Nov. 28.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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Many have modified hours on the holiday, so check social media or call ahead for the most up-to-date hours.Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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That race determines the successor to retiring Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., who caucuses with Democrats, meaning a Gallego win doesn’t significantly alter the partisan balance in the Senate.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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In other words, philosophy can alter a tedious and tiring conversation into a fresh and stimulating one.Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.Katie Hunt, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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This edition of Forbes Daily was edited by Sarah Whitmire, Chris Dobstaff and Caroline Howard.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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With that, they’re equipped with the energy and focus to dispense their own pep talks again.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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