as in adjustment
the act of making something slightly different
After a minor tweak, the computer seemed to run much better.
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1
as in to pinch
to grasp and move with a small forceful motion
Hey, you tweaked my nose!
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as in to adjust
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 to mock
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 tweak
Erik Jones, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2025
That alteration, which is a common tweak among fashion stylists to make models appear slimmer, set off a cascade of criticism.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Monica Eng, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
According to the seller, the tiny house’s modular design is customizable, allowing customers to tweak it to their ideal specifications or move it as needed.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Finding new money will require creative thinking and new tweaks to the fiscal rules.
—Erik Jones, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2025
That alteration, which is a common tweak among fashion stylists to make models appear slimmer, set off a cascade of criticism.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Chicago's City Council is expected to vote today on reducing the speed limit, tweaking the city's sanctuary law, and banning the sale of hemp in two Southwest Side wards.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
According to the seller, the tiny house’s modular design is customizable, allowing customers to tweak it to their ideal specifications or move it as needed.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
Noun
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As airlines continuously redefine their passenger codes to accommodate diverse environments, Spirit’s dress code adjustment reflects a broader trend within the industry.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, some pickleball enthusiasts argue that these adjustments affect the bounce and gameplay, leading to an inauthentic experience.—
Scott Miller,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Reviewers love how flattering the shorts are and note that the fabric has a light compression that shapes and lifts without pinching or squeezing.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
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Ashton, whose poem was selected via an online contest in 2022, was pinching herself after registering as a virtual guest with NASA to watch the launch and has her fingers crossed for a successful mission.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2025
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By adjusting exercises, people can still benefit from the core strengthening, balance, and flexibility improvements Pilates offers while avoiding unnecessary strain or discomfort.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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For perspective, only six reigning champions in the last quarter century have committed as much as nine figures toward the defense of a title, with the number rising to seven because adjusting for inflation pushes the post-2000 Yankees into the group.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Shelton specifically referenced the incident where Tony Jones of Channel 9 mocked Novak Djokovic and his fans on air, causing Djokovic to skip a post-match interview with Jim Courier.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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They were also nominated for worst screen combo, another blow for the movie that Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser ruthlessly mocked in her monologue earlier this month.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Millennials—and even some Gen Z users—were quick to flood the comments with corrections and critiques.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The immediate price impact of a Harris victory might have been substantial – perhaps even triggering a significant market correction.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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As the omen begins to descend onto Karen’s house, the hairs of the mermaids’ arms stand up; their scales twitch in fear.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2024
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Not the American economy, which twitched from panic to triumph to panic and, in 1907, had to be bailed out with private funds from Morgan and his associates.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
21 Nov. 2024
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This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
Helen L. Murphey / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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Though Evans comforted Bunny in person, Hot Ones made sure to tease him a little bit in post-production.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
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Activision teases five new multiplayer maps being added to Black Ops 6 in the upcoming season, with two of them coming a few weeks after the update.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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