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
Customers can customize the Snacker with spicy mayo, coleslaw, or both, allowing for multiple options within the value boxes.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
These are customized down to the smallest detail, including lining type, tiebacks, and top styles.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
For families making treats at home, Rice Krispie treat variants are the top homemade Easter format in search data right now and are easy to customize with cleaner ingredients.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Many families customize the Haggadah with supplemental songs and readings on a particular theme, or written by the participants themselves.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
These are customized down to the smallest detail, including lining type, tiebacks, and top styles.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
For families making treats at home, Rice Krispie treat variants are the top homemade Easter format in search data right now and are easy to customize with cleaner ingredients.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Many families customize the Haggadah with supplemental songs and readings on a particular theme, or written by the participants themselves.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 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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All numbers were adjusted for seasonal volatility.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Still, energy analysts note global markets tend to adjust over time — even if short-term disruptions can lead to temporary price spikes.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 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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Oil had permanently altered California’s coast.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Users can tweak structural parameter configuration files to suit different bamboo airframe designs without altering the core control algorithms, making advanced UAV technology more accessible.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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