customize

verb

Definition of customizenext
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 Its hero product, Saltyface Tanning Water, is designed specifically for the face and develops gradually, allowing consumers to customize the depth of their tan. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Fanatics Sportsbook can automatically customize your home feed around your favorite teams, blending fandom with betting. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 There are five riding modes, shaping up as three preset modes and two that can be customized to your preferences. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026 Another rule would bar companies from using artificial intelligence to customize bonuses or wagers. — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for customize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
  1. tailor
  2. adapt
  3. adjust
  4. modify
  5. alter
  6. edit
  7. equip
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  • Jenni Kayne, which has been in business nearly 25 years, is known for its essentials such as sweaters, shirts, dresses, footwear and, more recently, tailored pants and skirts.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Dermatologists can tailor treatments, from over-the-counter creams to prescription medications; avoid picking pimples, which can worsen inflammation and increase scarring.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of tailor
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  • Whether Leribault can successfully adapt this centuries old institution to modern operational demands remains to be seen.
    — , CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
  • For Stine, The Nightmare Hour short was a logical gateway into adapting his work.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of adapt
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  • The simple industrial design gets a neat little accent in the form of a physical knob for adjusting playback, track navigation, and volume.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The first-year Falcons head coach also does not believe the game plan will need to be adjusted heading into the matchup with the Bears.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjust
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  • Depending on the script, an attacker could potentially steal information, modify files or install additional software.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The new generation of therapeutic peptides is chemically modified to resist breakdown in the gastrointestinal tract, where traditional peptide drugs degrade before they can be absorbed.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of modify
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  • Which configuration changes in the past year altered what an AI system may decide, and did any return to the approver?
    — Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • An experimental skin cream altered molecular markers associated with aging and inflammation in an early human trial, according to preliminary data released by its developer this week.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of alter
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  • Jonatan Mose served as cinematographer, with editing handled by Martin Anthon.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
  • It was edited by Rachel Baye, Maureen Pao, Jeanette Woods, and Tinbete Ermyas.
    — October 16, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of edit
Verb
  • Storyteller experiments with some next-generation convertible furniture designs to make the new van even more versatile and better equipped for loading up gear.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • After the raid at the home last year, authorities found that almost every room in the house was equipped with surveillance cameras that fed a series of monitors in the parents’ bedroom, Queally said.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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