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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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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
In film after film, Robert Siodmak leveraged small script tweaks into major revisions. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 This afternoon rewards practical tweaks and movement. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
During that pause, a city could tweak its zoning and permitting laws to potentially dictate how and where facilities might be allowed, requiring stringent safety standards that could include measures against overcrowding or fire safety. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Just as the tension on deck is escalating, Nathan tweaks his back putting down the water toys. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 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
  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 9th House of Learning and Travel may highlight a budget, deadline, or long-term goal that needs a small adjustment.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Name the number, explain the why, and suggest one adjustment that helps security feel more mutual, not just managed.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjustment
Verb
  • Dango Ouattara should retain his role on the right but newcomer Jaidon Anthony could pinch Kevin Schade’s place on the opposite side.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • To paste somewhere else, do the opposite gesture by pinching or spreading three fingers open.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinch
Verb
  • When adjusting the texture, incorporate a teaspoon of flour or water at a time.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The psychiatrist diagnosed her with insomnia and worked to adjust her medication.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjust
Verb
  • During the 2024 postseason, Carrington struck Clark directly in the eye, leaving the league's signature star with a visible black eye, then mocked the ensuing public outrage online.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • He was criticized for outing LGBTQ+ stars who hadn’t revealed their sexuality publicly, and for bullying others by mocking their misfortune.
    — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mock
Noun
  • Quantum computing's biggest challenge is error correction, not just building more qubits.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Wall Street bank said the recent 25%-30% correction in Asian technology stocks and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index marks the third major drawdown since the AI driven upcycle began in late-2022.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of correction
Verb
  • 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
  • Green said his symptoms began when his feet started twitching in his sleep.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of twitch
Verb
  • Instead of wiping firmware, an adversary nudges a setpoint, edits a protection parameter, distorts a sensor feed—or shows the operator a calm screen while the equipment tears itself apart.
    — Julian Durand, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The film was shot in Los Angeles at locations throughout the city and features music by Isaac Middleton, costume design by Jennifer DeRosa, editing by Amir Mosallaie, production design by Charles LaGola, and cinematography by Luke Dyra.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of edit
Verb
  • Before the show’s official announcement, Brown teased a reunion with Harbour during the June 24 episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast.
    — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One of the original Blue Bloods is making a trip to Beantown after Donnie Wahlberg teased an upcoming guest star on Boston Blue.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
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