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noun

Definition of tweaknext
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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verb

1
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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3
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
Noun
That contradiction is where the platform’s next regulatory and consumer-trust fight will play out, and recent tweaks show the company knows the line is drifting. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 Virgo August 23 – September 22 Your energy increases with a small tweak to your routine. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
Then, estimates were tweaked based on the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, which recommends putting 50% of your earnings toward needs, 30% toward wants and 20% toward savings. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Schanuel tweaked his side on Thursday night, and Meckler was still undergoing concussion tests after he was hit in the head by a pitch. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tweak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweak
  1. adjustment
  2. pinch
  3. adjust
  4. mock
  5. correction
  6. twitch
  7. edit
  8. tease
Noun
  • Beligrinis knows that eventually the restaurant may have to make a more substantial adjustment.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While their new addition has been an adjustment for their twins, the proud parents share that their twins simply adore their baby brother.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjustment
Verb
  • Its sides pinch inward near the ground before curving, mushroom-like, outward, making its upper body appear to float.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Jackson Holliday struck out after Gunnar Henderson came in to pinch run for Alonso, and Mayo and Encarnacion-Strand each drove in a run for a 4-2 lead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinch
Verb
  • As serotonin remains active longer, the brain adjusts by desensitizing some receptors.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Teams cross multiple time zones, adjust practice and sleep schedules and play at a neutral site far from their normal routines.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjust
Verb
  • The viral video of Gibson appearing to mock the Fan Expo ASL interpreter sparked backlash against the actor as well as FanExpo for platforming the controversial star.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Mel Gibson apologized Monday after video surfaced showing the actor mocking a sign language interpreter.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of mock
Noun
  • Election officials can help determine why your registration was placed on the suspense list and whether your information needs correction.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to the Miami-Dade corrections website, his bond was set at $2,500.
    — Ana Maria Soler, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of correction
Verb
  • The 5-11, 210-pounder is a sudden cutter who runs with power and twitch, attacking space like a great punt returner.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The muscles in Lola Petticrew’s face twitch ever so slightly, indicating Catherine’s excitement that the police are now in possession of this picture.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of twitch
Verb
  • It was edited by Kelsey Snell, Tinbete Ermyas, and Christopher Intagliata.
    — August 28, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This episode of Galaxy Brain was produced by Hadley Robinson, video edited by Denny Thomas and engineered by Miguel Carrascal.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of edit
Verb
  • Professional athletes have joked about it in the past, with even all-time NBA great LeBron James teasing at a potential college sports journey post-retirement—albeit as more of a joke than an actual plan.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The special included 27 minutes of content that revealed cinematic and gameplay scenes throughout the fictional Vice City and teases the overall narrative of the game.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweak. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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