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
Fans can join the fun by customizing their own bean cans at yourfamonacan.com, complete with their name and a family recipe.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
As such, each part is CNC-machined, and the Fractal Vise is designed to be taken apart and put back together so it can be customized, upgraded or repaired over time.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
Maggie Witt, wife of shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., customized her outfit with the help of her Cricut machine.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
Paradise actress Bloom, 30, opted for the brand's Anemone Floral Basket Diamond Wedding Band in 14K white gold and customized it to include natural diamonds and natural sapphires.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
As such, each part is CNC-machined, and the Fractal Vise is designed to be taken apart and put back together so it can be customized, upgraded or repaired over time.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
Maggie Witt, wife of shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., customized her outfit with the help of her Cricut machine.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
Paradise actress Bloom, 30, opted for the brand's Anemone Floral Basket Diamond Wedding Band in 14K white gold and customized it to include natural diamonds and natural sapphires.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
Verb
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Medications, vitamins and supplements are tailored to each person’s unique needs.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some malls have survived by taking on new lives as entertainment and lifestyle hubs, and by tailoring themselves to fill specific niches.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Entrepreneurs who embrace curiosity, are willing to ask questions, to evolve, to adapt, to push boundaries, and to embrace new solutions, will be successful.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Made with a low-density performance and 100 percent recyclable foam, per DSC, its high-rebound insole can adapt to various stressors without risking structural integrity issues.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
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Will either require Teta adjusting his play style (not gonna happen) or Gyökeres needs to make significant changes in his play style to fit.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, and earned $160 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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The developers talked to drone operators about their combat experience with commercial Chinese thermal imaging cameras and modified their design accordingly.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Each Boost plan can be modified with Add-Ons for an additional charge.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Changing any of this would fundamentally alter the experience in a negative way.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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However, these additions alter tea's nutritional content.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Our conversation has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.—
Ben Tinker,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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The following has been edited and shortened for clarity.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Schools must be equipped and required to implement best practices with fidelity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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At its core, WTR equips organizations with the tools to detect and monitor cultural shifts, ensuring that businesses don’t just survive but thrive in global markets.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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