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
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The worksite may need tweaks, clear navigation markers, and reliable wireless connectivity so the robot can perceive and plan consistently.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The rules have also been tweaked for accidental ‘double-touch’ penalties.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The line made other minor tweaks as well, such as redesigning its central Roundabout area to offer more indoor lounge space and lengthening the main pool.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The worksite may need tweaks, clear navigation markers, and reliable wireless connectivity so the robot can perceive and plan consistently.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The rules have also been tweaked for accidental ‘double-touch’ penalties.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
Noun
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Now, Mahomes is an all-time great quarterback and head coach Andy Reid is known for making adjustments so this could be a blip rather than a critical issue.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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This setup allows the robot to make micro-adjustments in real time to maintain balance under stress.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The adjustable waist strap can be extended up to 56 inches for a comfortable fit that doesn’t squeeze or pinch, and the primary pocket is large enough to tuck your boarding pass into without folding it.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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There’s the moment Stanton’s Håkon Werle pinches the back of his son’s neck, like a cruel master bringing his dog to heel.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Sep. 2025
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By integrating tariff data with sales performance, market trends, and regulatory frameworks, Rensi can pinpoint inefficiencies, detect policy misalignments, and recommend corrective actions—ranging from renegotiating supplier terms to adjusting pricing strategies.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That’s because congressional pay for rank-and-file members hasn’t been adjusted since 2009.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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While the performative male has been mocked online for appearing inauthentic, Rosen and Park see it as a net positive that men are making an effort to develop genuine taste and veer away from leather recliners with cup holders and T-shirts as pillowcases.—
Viv Chen,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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His friend Daniel Georges, humorously and wisely played by arthouse favorite Isaach De Bankolé, is a priest who tries to get him on the right track, even sending him articles from the Catholic Worker, only for Robbie to mock him by knocking on the table and asking if God’s inside the linoleum.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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These areas are not experiencing the same correction that pandemic boomtowns across the South are now facing after years of overheating, and demand for the limited supply available remains strong, keeping prices up.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The onboard video from the Racing Bulls car reveals Lawson’s split-second oversteer snap correction played a big part in the collision that left both with punctures.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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My hand twitched toward the phone, muscle memory stronger than willpower.—
Maggie Downs,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jones’ raw traits have always been jaw-dropping — a 6-foot-6 defensive end who can combine an edge rusher’s twitch with an interior lineman’s power.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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The network denied the claims but admitted it was edited due to time constraints.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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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 WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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As of Tuesday night, South Park’s X account still hasn’t teased any hints of what Episode 5 will be about, something the show has done consistently before the previous three episodes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cardi teased on Today about the follow-up to her smash 2018 debut LP, Invasion of Privacy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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