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
Partnering with employee resource groups (ERGs) and customizing outreach to specific demographics—from front-line workers managing their day-to-day expenses to seasoned professionals planning for retirement—helps ensure financial wellness is personal, not generic.
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Marthin De Beer, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The European Commission announced on Monday that Denmark, France, Greece, Italy and Spain were taking part in a pilot test of an app, with a view to further customizing it in collaboration with member states, online platforms and end-users.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Get the recipe, and read on for our Test Kitchen's best tips for customizing this easy dinner idea.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
The chain offers the option to customize your own roll with 20 frosting choices or stick with classic vanilla.
1758 Frankfort Ave., ensolouisville.com
Ensō is coming back.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
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Marthin De Beer, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The European Commission announced on Monday that Denmark, France, Greece, Italy and Spain were taking part in a pilot test of an app, with a view to further customizing it in collaboration with member states, online platforms and end-users.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Get the recipe, and read on for our Test Kitchen's best tips for customizing this easy dinner idea.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
The chain offers the option to customize your own roll with 20 frosting choices or stick with classic vanilla.
1758 Frankfort Ave., ensolouisville.com
Ensō is coming back.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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Community colleges, tailored to non-traditional students, would bear the brunt of the impact, Edens said, as more students enroll part-time.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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This was shortly after the Trump administration moved to prevent sales of the H20—a less-powerful Nvidia chip tailored to comply with Joe Biden-era curbs.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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Coale said that while lawyers may be learning to adapt to the technology’s quirks, clients could soon become the larger liability.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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Cancellations might also be signs that automakers are learning from their mistakes and even beginning to adapt more quickly.—
Aarian Marshall,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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That plan was ripped up and adjusted to a 4-4-1, with Minge back in defence.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Scholarships for underrepresented students are frozen or modified.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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In congressional budget processes, authorizations establish or modify government programs while appropriations provide the actual funding for those programs.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The photo, along with its metadata are hashed so it can't be altered.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Companies face the choice of making costly, long-term investment decisions amid Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policies, which the White House has altered numerous times since Trump took office, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 July 2025
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There are also carefully edited gift shops like Trésors Publics, which has become a New Nice institution.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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These interviews have been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Janelle Griffith,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The fresh sneaker treats a beloved On silhouette to Loewe’s high-end designer sensibilities and is equipped with signature Speedboard technology capable of boosting runners’ speed while doling out all-day comfort, as well as a cushy Zero-Gravity foam midsole that absorbs impact.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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Each building is projected to cost between $3.5 and $4 million and will come equipped with high-level security cameras, keypad locks, and motion detectors.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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