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
Hill extensively customized the spread during his tenure, most notably painting the boxy structure’s formerly all-white exterior a deep shade of charcoal gray.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
Chicken and rice are affordable, easy to prep in bulk, and simple to customize with vegetables, sauces, or seasonings.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2026
Unboxing the Blythe, carefully and thoughtfully customized by Bernal, something just clicked.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Google’s Pixel phones have always featured pure Android, unlike other brands which can customize the look.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
Chicken and rice are affordable, easy to prep in bulk, and simple to customize with vegetables, sauces, or seasonings.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2026
Unboxing the Blythe, carefully and thoughtfully customized by Bernal, something just clicked.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Google’s Pixel phones have always featured pure Android, unlike other brands which can customize the look.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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There are 18 mini games that can be tailored to a group’s wishes or selected at random.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Even in the United States, his student turned assistant Henry LeTang became the tap teacher to hundreds, from starlets needing tailoring to the great Gregory Hines.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Just as diurnal ants follow the relatively steady movement of the sun, the bull ant species has adapted to the orbiting moon’s constant changes, according to research published in .—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 May 2026
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This approach preserves the visual identity of the original compact robot while adapting it to a far more demanding mechanical scale.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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The brand is also realistic about breaking in new shoes—especially ones with orthotic features—and recommends only wearing these for a couple of hours for the first few days so that your feet can adjust.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
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The strap can be adjusted to your liking, ranging from 16 to 29 inches at its longest.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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The interest rate may be seen as a stand-in for immutable deep parameters like people’s rate of time preference, or as a price set within the financial system, which can be modified to achieve our collective goals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Now, the qualifying procedure — which was already slightly altered from previous years — is getting altered again.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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It can also be used to edit video using simple, conversational language.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Guest rooms and suites with spacious living areas are both available, all of course equipped with the famous Four Seasons mattresses and linens that nearly guarantee a sound night’s sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Riot police equipped with tactical gear were forced to march onto the field to quell the escalating unrest.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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