1
as in pinched
to grasp and move with a small forceful motion
Hey, you tweaked my nose!
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in adjusted
to make small adjustments to
You can tweak the settings to customize the display. He spent considerable time tweaking the recipe.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in mocked
to make (someone or something) the object of criticism, amusement, or laughter
They're always tweaking me about my northern accent.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tweaked
Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.
—
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Following the scandal, Wells Fargo tweaked its strategy focusing on higher-return businesses as well as less capital-intensive businesses like investment banking.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While Grinding Gear Games has tweaked the presence of certain league content over the years, Path of Exile gradually became an amalgamation of mechanics and game modes coexisting together — on top of an already complex RPG.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
About the technology It has also been tweaked to work on all hair types.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Nov. 2024
The sequel’s reshoots tweaked the scene so that Deadpool and Wolverine appear to sacrifice themselves and die in order to destroy the Time Ripper.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Flyer has tweaked the geometry for improved control, and extended the wheelbase for better stability.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024
The front stabilizer bar has been tweaked to improve rigidity while the rear suspension has been improved, allowing for a more comfortable ride over varying road surfaces.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Mopar tweaked the Plymouth’s exterior to include a carbon-fiber front splitter and custom low-profile rear spoiler.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 5 Nov. 2024
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Following the scandal, Wells Fargo tweaked its strategy focusing on higher-return businesses as well as less capital-intensive businesses like investment banking.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While Grinding Gear Games has tweaked the presence of certain league content over the years, Path of Exile gradually became an amalgamation of mechanics and game modes coexisting together — on top of an already complex RPG.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
About the technology It has also been tweaked to work on all hair types.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Nov. 2024
The sequel’s reshoots tweaked the scene so that Deadpool and Wolverine appear to sacrifice themselves and die in order to destroy the Time Ripper.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Flyer has tweaked the geometry for improved control, and extended the wheelbase for better stability.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024
The front stabilizer bar has been tweaked to improve rigidity while the rear suspension has been improved, allowing for a more comfortable ride over varying road surfaces.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Mopar tweaked the Plymouth’s exterior to include a carbon-fiber front splitter and custom low-profile rear spoiler.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 5 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweaked
Verb
-
Software development has transformed into a sophisticated experimentation lab where customer segments can be precisely targeted, features can be rolled out or adjusted instantly and insights flow continuously.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The total misstatement to delivery expense for the first half of fiscal 2024 amounted to $9 million, which was adjusted in total during the third quarter of 2024.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Saturday Night Live mocked President Joe Biden's recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, during the cold open of its latest episode.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
-
Tens of thousands of social media users mocked the death of the health insurance CEO and showed little sympathy after the killing.Holly Yan, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This transcript has been edited for clarity.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Video edited by Tong Su for UNICEF USA.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The airline teased plans for at least 12 new intercontinental routes from Seattle in the future.Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
-
In its September announcement, Google teased other use cases for digital IDs, including account recovery, identity verification, and even car rentals.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
In the third quarter, the company pulled 29% of its earnings from its technology division.Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Law enforcement resources might be pulled from other locales to concentrate on where the suspect was last presumably seen.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This is basically a hard charging race ski modified for all conditions, with a 78cm waist and much wider 128mm tip that greatly helps initiate turns in powder.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
-
The electrical signals in his residual muscles would be too confused and too weak for the neural-control system, unless his amputation could be modified.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The quarterback shook off a left leg injury late in the second quarter to throw for 213 yards and one touchdown on 21-of-30 passing.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
-
The air was filled with the shrieks of men in agony, the crackle of machine gun fire, and the thunderous explosions that shook the ground.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
His 2018 feature Citizen Erased was adapted into a limited TV series for Amazon in 2021.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The Royal National Theatre, symbol of Britain’s theatrical excellence, offered her the part of the Blue Fairy in a try-out musical production of Pinocchio, which Dennis Kelly adapted from Carlo Collodi’s tale and Disney’s 1940 classic.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near tweaked
Cite this Entry
“Tweaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweaked. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share