tweaked; tweaking; tweaks
plural tweaks
1
: a small change or adjustment
We made a few tweaks to the original recipe.
Jellyfish collects information about what's happening behind the scenes and rushes it to its corporate clients so they can make investments based on things like forthcoming regulations or tax code tweaks.—
Tim Murphy
Tim MurphyThey'd try making helpful tweaks to the way my chair faced the computer …—Lucette Lagnado
Lucette Lagnado2
: a sharp pinch or jerk
a tweak of the nose
Archie laughed, and Rose, seeing a merry blue eye winking at her from behind two brown hands, gave Charlie's ear a friendly tweak …—Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott3
: a slight injury causing pain
… it's worth remembering that Pryor is a more dangerous runner than passer, so even a slight tweak of the leg or ankle could be a significant blow to the offense at State College.—Bob Hunter
Bob HunterExamples of tweak in a Sentence
Verb
We just wanted to tweak his original idea a bit.
He tweaked his ankle playing soccer.
My brother hates it when our grandmother tweaks his cheek.
Recent Examples on the WebChris Welch, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
But there was a catch: fans and the country music industry have only allowed white artists to tweak the genre’s stylings.
—TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
The inaugural seven-night roundtrip voyages from Bonifacio can be tweaked to the traveler’s interests, with the captain offering recommendations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
With that in mind, Rothenberg designed the five-move Pilates workout for SELF below that’s beginner-friendly and includes lots of ways to tweak the difficulty based on your exact fitness level.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 9 Apr. 2024
The session also could include efforts to tweak or outright repeal a law dealing with cryptocurrency mining operations.
—Andrew Demillo, Quartz, 7 Apr. 2024
Because of the reptiles’ poor vision, researchers tweaked the typical mirror test to appeal to their sense of smell.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
It was evolved from the 250 SWB by engineer Giotto Bizzarrini who strengthened the chassis and tweaked the 3.0-liter 12-cylinder to crest 300 hp.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Commercial chocolate makers may also tweak their recipes to amp up or mimic chocolate flavors without using more cocoa.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Alexis Berger, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
Beyond any mechanical tweak or physical gain, Green needed to regain his confidence.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Stay patient and persistent when trying lifestyle tweaks and medical guidance.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Finally, measuring and monitoring the change closely allows for the inevitable tweaks and pivots that will be required.
—Tim York, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
But there have been some key tweaks made to the body.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Such certificates typically address the issue of deforestation, although some tweaks may be needed, said David Hadley, program director for regulatory impacts at the non-profit group Preferred by Nature in Costa Rica.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 25 Mar. 2024
There’s short-term engagement, which is easy for platforms to optimize for: is a tweak to a platform likely to make users spend more time scrolling during the next hour?
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
Wear it with almost any pair of shorts, midi skirt, or pants, and tucked in, unbuttoned, or even tied in front to change any look — making multiple outfits with just a slight tweak.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Verb
On the flagship Ear buds, the sound profile was tweaked once more and includes new personalization options, and their battery life has been extended by 25 percent.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
But there was a catch: fans and the country music industry have only allowed white artists to tweak the genre’s stylings.
—TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
The inaugural seven-night roundtrip voyages from Bonifacio can be tweaked to the traveler’s interests, with the captain offering recommendations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
With that in mind, Rothenberg designed the five-move Pilates workout for SELF below that’s beginner-friendly and includes lots of ways to tweak the difficulty based on your exact fitness level.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 9 Apr. 2024
The session also could include efforts to tweak or outright repeal a law dealing with cryptocurrency mining operations.
—Andrew Demillo, Quartz, 7 Apr. 2024
Because of the reptiles’ poor vision, researchers tweaked the typical mirror test to appeal to their sense of smell.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
It was evolved from the 250 SWB by engineer Giotto Bizzarrini who strengthened the chassis and tweaked the 3.0-liter 12-cylinder to crest 300 hp.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Commercial chocolate makers may also tweak their recipes to amp up or mimic chocolate flavors without using more cocoa.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Noun
Certain lifestyle tweaks might help cut down on how often your nostrils are blocked or how severely that messes with your day.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
Beyond any mechanical tweak or physical gain, Green needed to regain his confidence.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Stay patient and persistent when trying lifestyle tweaks and medical guidance.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Finally, measuring and monitoring the change closely allows for the inevitable tweaks and pivots that will be required.
—Tim York, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
But there have been some key tweaks made to the body.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Such certificates typically address the issue of deforestation, although some tweaks may be needed, said David Hadley, program director for regulatory impacts at the non-profit group Preferred by Nature in Costa Rica.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 25 Mar. 2024
There’s short-term engagement, which is easy for platforms to optimize for: is a tweak to a platform likely to make users spend more time scrolling during the next hour?
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
Wear it with almost any pair of shorts, midi skirt, or pants, and tucked in, unbuttoned, or even tied in front to change any look — making multiple outfits with just a slight tweak.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Tweak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tweak. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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tweak
verb1
: to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist
2
: to make small adjustments in or to
tweak the controls
3
: to injure slightly
tweak
noun
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