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
The Lego kit includes a working W16 engine, scissor doors, and stickers to customize the car.
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The efficiency of space created by bunk beds also invites ample opportunity to customize comforts.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
Players will be able to customize the protagonist and set their playstyle along three classes: Sellsword, Knight, or Assassin.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The streaming service even customized its menu with the singer's 10 albums and movies and shows that fit each era.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The efficiency of space created by bunk beds also invites ample opportunity to customize comforts.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
Players will be able to customize the protagonist and set their playstyle along three classes: Sellsword, Knight, or Assassin.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The streaming service even customized its menu with the singer's 10 albums and movies and shows that fit each era.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
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The company’s team, composed of experts in SEO, content creation, and digital marketing, ensures that clients receive specialized attention tailored to their industries and target demographics.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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To create an employee handbook easily, use online templates or platforms like SHRM or Workable, which offer customizable guides tailored to small businesses.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Where brands often fall short is not adapting quickly enough to these changing expectations.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even as employees increasingly demand more from their employers in terms of flexibility and compensation — and employers adapt to meet those demands — organizations are struggling with low employee satisfaction and high turnover rates.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The best toy subscription boxes offer monthly or quarterly deliveries, are curated based on a child’s current age, and can also be adjusted to match their interests.Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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What changed with eSTAR? With these evolving expectations, the FDA has also adjusted its enforcement mechanisms.Mike Kijewski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Candy-makers have responded by shrinking the size of the products, modifying recipes and leaning heavier into non-chocolate offerings.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps most awaited in this final update is Safehouse Customization, which lets players modify their preferred base, cleaning up debris, building beds, tables and storage, and even picture frames to hang the photos the camera took on the wall.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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These keys are highly resistant to interception because any attempt to eavesdrop on a quantum key transmission will alter the data, alerting both parties to the presence of an intruder.John Prisco, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The way bots respond to negative content will also be altered for teen users, Character.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Disney declined comment on the nature of the specific storyline that was cut or how much was edited or removed, but confirmed its removal.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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This helps ensure each project is optimally equipped for efficient execution.Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In the interest of energy efficiency, cabins are not equipped with power outlets, televisions, or appliances.Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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