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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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
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Other new lineup tweaks includes Symone Sanders Townsend and Michael Steele joining new co-anchor Luke Russert on The Weeknight.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 May 2026
Shelton said the soreness stemmed from a play a couple nights earlier when Buxton tweaked his hip running the bases.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
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Noun
For example, the Fed boss cannot alter legislative or regulatory tweaks that run counter to the central bank’s wishes.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Other new lineup tweaks includes Symone Sanders Townsend and Michael Steele joining new co-anchor Luke Russert on The Weeknight.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Verb
The paragraphs in question are summarizing the historical background or context of the stories, with some instances containing the same 30 words in a row, or near identical passages with a word or phrase slightly tweaked.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 May 2026
Shelton said the soreness stemmed from a play a couple nights earlier when Buxton tweaked his hip running the bases.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
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January 20 – February 18 A practical adjustment could make everything feel more intelligently arranged today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Experts say the adjustment may make push-ups feel more comfortable, but proper form matters most for effectiveness.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
13 May 2026
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Roll pastry around filling, pinching to seal.—
Shelly Westerhausen Worcel,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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Until there’s clarity — the NFL is reportedly seeking an increase of roughly $5 billion annually — the networks are pinching every last penny.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 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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This is also not the first time the president has mocked the Illinois governor's weight.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The two Republicans are heard on the video mocking Wu's accent during the introduction of that bill.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Massachusetts State Police Trainor grew up in Salem, Massachusetts and joined the State Police in 2023 after serving as a corrections officer in Essex County.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Ultimately, the goal isn’t to sidestep a correction or perfectly time the market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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My jaw twitched uncontrollably.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Here, American fighter planes, cargo ships and Japanese freighters have spent decades transforming into thriving artificial reefs, draped in coral and surrounded by twitching clouds of tropical fish.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
9 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
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All the thespian’s chemistry felt less like castmates promoting a production and more like siblings teasing one another out of deep affection.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Rumors are flying that Google will unveil or tease its Gemini 4 AI model — and that's a big deal because the introduction of Gemini 3 in November was a huge success and sent shares rallying .—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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