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
Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Dec. 2024
Trump could also make tweaks that expedite the distribution of CHIPS Act funding.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, maintaining them and tweaking them to be ever more effective is paramount to effectively mitigating against the threat of Putin's aggression.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Noun
This resolution also has tweaks to include examples of former members whose reports were still published pic.twitter.com/BWy5ECV0Zd
— Cami Mondeaux (@cami_mondeaux) December 3, 2024
GOP leaders could try to shoot down the measure by introducing a motion to table, dismissing it altogether.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Dec. 2024
Trump could also make tweaks that expedite the distribution of CHIPS Act funding.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
Having said, my understanding is the Panthers do intend to tweak the blue line between now and the March 7 trade deadline.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, maintaining them and tweaking them to be ever more effective is paramount to effectively mitigating against the threat of Putin's aggression.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
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Amaya made significant in-season adjustments, though, hitting .271 with a .761 OPS after the All-Star break while continuing to build trust with pitchers.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The first part of the equation is knowing what works and what adjustments have to be made.Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Cybertruck owners can also now pinch and zoom to increase the size of the rear video feed.Tyler Hayes, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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Look for discounts on dessert Dessert might pinch your wallet the most this year.John Towfighi, CNN, 24 Nov. 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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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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During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump often mocked Macron, imitating his accent and threatening to impose steep tariffs on wine and champagne bottles shipped to the U.S. if France tried to tax American companies.SYLVIE CORBET, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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On Friday, news of Fuentes' arrest over the incident made its way across X as many critics took to the social media platform to mock the arrest.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Viera Rosa has shown little intention to move them, frustrating corrections board members, who have repeatedly said the agency’s facilities are dangerous for young people.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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During the commercial break, however, Rob’s teammate (and freelance Entertainment Weekly journalist) Jordan called for a correction.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Low-voltage emissions cause the prey to involuntarily twitch.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Locals twitched at their curtains and looked outside.James Horncastle, The Athletic, 2 July 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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Scientists can edit the genes of the pig to reduce the risk that a human body will reject its organ.Jen Christensen, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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For example, major music festivals keep fans engaged by leveraging social media and email campaigns to tease future lineups, share behind-the-scenes content, and host exclusive giveaways leading up to the event.Blake Patterson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Courtesy of Google At last year’s Google I/O, Google teased smart glasses that could caption real-world conversations, a feature that's helpful for people with hearing loss.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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