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
Guests can customize their sessions by adjusting pressure and music, and targeting muscle groups.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The Crayola Experience attraction again is participating in the Million Crayon Giveaway, which distributes customized 32-count boxes staring March 31, National Crayon Day.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Lawyers representing both platforms also pointed to their safety features and guardrails for users to monitor and customize their use.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
This requires you to fill a bag with a different activity or item customized to each kid — such as a new book, fidget toy, fun pen, movie or any random toy — and revealing one bag per hour to keep the trip exciting.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The Crayola Experience attraction again is participating in the Million Crayon Giveaway, which distributes customized 32-count boxes staring March 31, National Crayon Day.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Lawyers representing both platforms also pointed to their safety features and guardrails for users to monitor and customize their use.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
This requires you to fill a bag with a different activity or item customized to each kid — such as a new book, fidget toy, fun pen, movie or any random toy — and revealing one bag per hour to keep the trip exciting.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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Such a model could blend the strongest elements of existing systems under one roof while remaining tailored to older adults.—
Crystal Hudson,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Under strict scrutiny, the government has to prove that a restriction on speech is narrowly tailored to protect a compelling interest, which is generally preventing harm to an individual or the public at large, according to the Freedom Forum.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Future research will likely focus on boosting efficiency and adapting the process for continuous, large-scale operation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Written by Italian playwright Stefano Massini as an epic poem and adapted for the stage by Ben Power, the play’s language is lyrical and gorgeously descriptive.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The San Jose Unified School District board voted Thursday night to shut down five elementary schools and relocate another at the end of the current school year, a decision that has left many parents and students frustrated and scrambling to adjust.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hereford was able to identify property in her purse, including the three diamond rings, a wristwatch, brooch, and a diamond stick pin, together worth over $350, and more than $15,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alcala added that burritos were modified in the American melting pot in a similar way to sushi and pizza.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Constitution gives the power to set election rules to the state and empowers Congress to modify those rules, which means the president has no constitutional or legal authority to regulate elections, Diaz said.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Billy Randolph had shaped them and how his death had altered their lives, responses came after long pauses and were choked with grief.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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At Yasu's Tailor Shop, Jessica Lee-Vedder carefully alters a piece of military clothing.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The flight times of the drones, which are equipped with parachutes for the safety of those below in the event of a malfunction, are estimated at around 35 minutes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The property is equipped with a heating system.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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