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
Eric McDaniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Maybe there were a couple of gaps that needed to be filled, but most researchers assumed that the Hebbian framework would require only tweaks.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The Hemingway Daiquiri has been tweaked over the years from the absurdly strong version its namesake preferred.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Instead, the bill calls for the FBI to submit monthly explanations for reviews of Americans' information to an oversight official as well as criminal penalties for willful abuse, among other tweaks.
—Eric McDaniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Maybe there were a couple of gaps that needed to be filled, but most researchers assumed that the Hebbian framework would require only tweaks.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Then council members may tweak the rules further before voting.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The Hemingway Daiquiri has been tweaked over the years from the absurdly strong version its namesake preferred.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
Noun
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HomeGoods employees can often offer a price adjustment for minor defects.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before her father Michael walked her down the aisle, Kate had some help from Pippa with final adjustments to her gown, a lace dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The toe strap was pinched at the center, creating a peep-toe-like design.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Michael Conforto, a nonroster invitee in spring training who made the opening-day roster, tied the game by driving in Scott Kingery, another nonroster invitee who pinch ran for Ian Happ after the latter singled in the ninth.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Stay honest, keep your promises realistic, and let the connection adjust naturally instead of trying to control the outcome.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Another challenge was adjusting to expectations for onscreen intimacy, a staple of vertical dramas.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The two men embraced and spoke after Ross’ performance — a scene Hart mocked by implying Ross was kissing up to the GOAT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the sketch, Sherman wore oversized fake teeth and mocked Wood’s Manchester accent in a line about removing fluoride from water and eating monkeys.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Little in the past acknowledged his preference for lethal injection between the two methods, sharing concerns over the impacts on corrections officials from participating in a firing squad execution.—
Kevin Fixler
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Republicans voting for the deal included retired corrections officer Kurt Vail of Stafford Springs, longtime police officer Greg Howard of Stonington and others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pebbles twitched, branches waggled, cholla wiggled, weeds erupted then dried up and died.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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The launch can also be viewed on NASA's social media platforms include Facebook, twitch and X as well as NASA+, the agency's streaming service.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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Castmembers Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie took the stage at CCXP Mexico City to tease their project that combines comedy with sci-fi and is set to begin streaming on HBO Max in July.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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Creator Bruce Miller was more than happy to tease what’s to come this week in episode 6, while on stage at the Deadline Contenders TV panel.—
Amanda Champagne-Meadows,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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