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
Por Alyson Meister E Ina Toegel, Harvard Business Review, 8 July 2025
However, designers didn’t fully reinvent the wheel, instead making small yet noticeable tweaks to freshen up the silhouette, such as leaning into of-the-moment hues (hello, butter yellow) and details like metal adornments.
—Kelsey Stewart, refinery29.com, 8 July 2025
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The roster rules have been tweaked to make carrying three more palatable for teams, since the third guy essentially doesn’t count against the gameday active count.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
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Noun
Whether driven by restructuring, relationship tensions, demotivation, or strategic pivots, there comes a moment when a team needs more than a tweak.
—Por Alyson Meister E Ina Toegel, Harvard Business Review, 8 July 2025
However, designers didn’t fully reinvent the wheel, instead making small yet noticeable tweaks to freshen up the silhouette, such as leaning into of-the-moment hues (hello, butter yellow) and details like metal adornments.
—Kelsey Stewart, refinery29.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
Breslow said the Red Sox continually look for ways to improve their processes, and the team may consider tweaking the offseason throwing program.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The roster rules have been tweaked to make carrying three more palatable for teams, since the third guy essentially doesn’t count against the gameday active count.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
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The controls can trim adjustments for both the low and high frequencies.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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One example: the Commission of Fine Arts, whose members included Trump appointees, recommended in 2020 a switch from modern glass additions to more traditional marble facades, a costly adjustment the Fed accepted.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
24 July 2025
Verb
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One way to make tall varieties, which grow up to 4 feet, produce shorter, bushier plants is to pinch them back regularly.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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As childhood photos of the guys scrolled by, Richardson choked up missing some opening lyrics and Littrell pinched the bridge of his nose to prevent tears.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 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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He was previously mocked on social media during a loss to Austin Peay in November, when the Fox College Hoops broadcast showed Clark sitting in the stands.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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But their identities — and the speculative affair — became fodder for millions online, from memes mocking the encounter to serious debate over HR violations.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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The film’s warm tones take the form of a mid-2000s orange wash, harkening back to a time when digital color correction was the hot new tool, but action filmmakers hadn’t quite figured how to modulate it.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 July 2025
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Gabriel House previously submitted a plan of correction to the state, and later received a certificate to operate until December 2025, per WPRI-TV and WBZ-TV.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Buzzing, tingling, burning, twitching, itching or pain, along with a sensation of arousal.—
Linda Carroll,
NBC news,
6 July 2025
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The fearful pup stepped out to greet her, his tail twitching—his first show of trust in a long time.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Verb
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All answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The ending might seem pleasingly final, but watch for a predictable and quite unnecessary post-credits sting that sets up the Fantastic Four’s return with a cliffhanger and teases the return of a very familiar character.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Interestingly, Google is also teasing new offers for the Pixel 10.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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