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 new game brings with it a host of new features and play modes, including the option to create and name your own MFL (Mutant Football League) team, with players being able to customize the team's uniforms, branding, identity, stadium, and musical theme.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Customers can customize their tots with five different seasonings and a selection of 15 different dipping sauces, Sheetz said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Wings are available breaded, smoked, grilled or boneless, with your choice of sauces or dry rubs to customize the flavor.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
Anyone can download and further improve or customize their models.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Customers can customize their tots with five different seasonings and a selection of 15 different dipping sauces, Sheetz said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Wings are available breaded, smoked, grilled or boneless, with your choice of sauces or dry rubs to customize the flavor.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
Anyone can download and further improve or customize their models.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2025
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The threats faced by individuals like Michael are tailored and dynamic.—
Chad Angle,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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All of his clothes were tailored by my tailor, Chris Kerr.—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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Helen Fielding adapts her novel for the screen alongside Dan Mazer and Abi Morgan with maturity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Author Sophie Cousens adapted her novel, which came out at the end of 2020, into the screenplay for the movie.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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However, like most nail trends, the colors of the American Manicure can always be adjusted.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
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He also is getting adjusted to the birth of his first child, Emma.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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With this level of control, Shedd would be able to not only view and modify federal data, but also grant and revoke access to other people.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Despite pushback from local police chiefs, Santa Clara County supervisors six years ago did not modify the ICE notification component of the county policy, citing in part the shaky reliability of confirming someone’s immigration status in real-time.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The latter type of metamorphosis creates issues that can’t be easily altered, for instance, shortening a now too-long coat that no longer drapes over a gut.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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But researchers are still trying to understand exactly how the fungus alters and affects the brains of spiders to control them.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
TIME,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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The film is written, directed, produced, shot and edited by Das.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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The trucks are equipped with chrome front grille deflectors that may fracture and may detach from the vehicle, according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The bodycam footage shows the 20-year-old Perez-Feliciano armed with a firearm equipped with a laser sight.—
Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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