as in adjustments
the act of making something slightly different
After a minor tweak, the computer seemed to run much better.
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as in pinches
to grasp and move with a small forceful motion
Hey, you tweaked my nose!
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as in adjusts
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 mocks
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 tweaks
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Diet changes are among the most common tweaks people with acid reflux make.
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Sarah Klein,
Time,
30 June 2026
The good news is that a few simple habit tweaks can help your food stay fresher longer while stretching your grocery budget.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Wisconsin, meanwhile, partnered with Starter, which took Apex One’s unused Badgers jerseys, made some slight tweaks and put a Starter logo on them.
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When effort meets reinvention, small tweaks unlock ease.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
General Daily Insight for June 26, 2026 Tiny tweaks make a meaningful difference this morning.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
That’s a brief list of the tweaks.
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Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
These aren’t abstract procedural tweaks.
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Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Frick confirmed that no software tweaks to the car are needed to enable that performance at altitude.
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Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
The latter measures movement in three dimensions and predictively tweaks the myriad electronics for maximum performance.
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Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
The technique relies on an optimization algorithm that repeatedly tweaks an audio clip, measures the impact on the model’s response, and then uses this signal to further adjust the audio until the model does what the attacker wants.
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Edd Gent,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 May 2026
This recipe tweaks the classic ratios slightly for optimal richness, while buttery white chocolate and nutty almonds add depth to this timeless dessert.
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Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
It's also retuned the Adaptive EQ feature, which tweaks audio output based on the seal created by the earcups and the mics measuring what's coming through the drivers.
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New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
What tweaks, if any, will Mazzulla make to his system, which has featured a much heavier emphasis on offensive rebounding than in previous seasons (the Celtics are fifth in offensive rebounding rate, up from 18th in 2024-25)?
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Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
But that hearing was canceled at the Bears’ behest, so that tweaks to the legislation could be made, Pritzker said.
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Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
Costume reveals, pop-up shops, fan reposts, and lyric tweaks have all appeared in other artists' campaigns.
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Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Diet changes are among the most common tweaks people with acid reflux make.
—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
30 June 2026
The good news is that a few simple habit tweaks can help your food stay fresher longer while stretching your grocery budget.
—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Wisconsin, meanwhile, partnered with Starter, which took Apex One’s unused Badgers jerseys, made some slight tweaks and put a Starter logo on them.
—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When effort meets reinvention, small tweaks unlock ease.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
General Daily Insight for June 26, 2026 Tiny tweaks make a meaningful difference this morning.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
That’s a brief list of the tweaks.
—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
These aren’t abstract procedural tweaks.
—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Verb
As an earthquake develops, the system often tweaks the magnitude, time, location and alert area.
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Amy Graff,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Frick confirmed that no software tweaks to the car are needed to enable that performance at altitude.
—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
The latter measures movement in three dimensions and predictively tweaks the myriad electronics for maximum performance.
—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
The technique relies on an optimization algorithm that repeatedly tweaks an audio clip, measures the impact on the model’s response, and then uses this signal to further adjust the audio until the model does what the attacker wants.
—
Edd Gent,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 May 2026
This recipe tweaks the classic ratios slightly for optimal richness, while buttery white chocolate and nutty almonds add depth to this timeless dessert.
—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
It's also retuned the Adaptive EQ feature, which tweaks audio output based on the seal created by the earcups and the mics measuring what's coming through the drivers.
—
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
What tweaks, if any, will Mazzulla make to his system, which has featured a much heavier emphasis on offensive rebounding than in previous seasons (the Celtics are fifth in offensive rebounding rate, up from 18th in 2024-25)?
—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
But that hearing was canceled at the Bears’ behest, so that tweaks to the legislation could be made, Pritzker said.
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Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweaks
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The annual limit is $5,000 per child from all non-government sources combined, with inflation adjustments expected after 2027.
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At times, Wright can be too fast into the hole, reaching the line before blocks are fully secured and forcing himself to hit the brakes and make late adjustments.
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Dad pinches my cheek between his first two fingers with a soppy look in his eyes.
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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.
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Roborock Vacuum Deals Roborock Qrevo Curv This premium, high-end hybrid robot vacuum and mop features an innovative self-lifting chassis that adjusts in real-time to climb over small thresholds and obstacles.
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Some providers might work on a sliding fee scale, for example, which adjusts cost based on a patient’s household income and family size.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers insulted their Catholic paying customers by honoring a drag group that parades around as nuns and mocks their religion.
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One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
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From Earth to orbit Such engines are also used to make small final corrections once in position.
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Even after submission, reports frequently bounce back for corrections, forcing officers to sit at their desks instead of returning to the community.
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Persistent muscle twitches Everyone’s muscles twitch from time to time, usually at various locations.
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Some devices, for example, track eye movements or other small muscle twitches to let users select words from a screen.
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Jimmy Boegle edits and publishes the Reno News & Review and the Coachella Independent in Palm Springs and is a past president of the Association of Alternative Newsmedia.
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Jenkin also edits and scores the time-travel mystery starring George McKay and Callum Turner.
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Wyclef Jean teases his upcoming album in a performance with Flavor Flav at Chez Vayner during the Cannes Lions Festival in France on June 23.
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The trailer teases Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular creature, who undergoes an intense transformation that leaves the townspeople terrified.
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