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
Customers will also have the option to customize bowls.
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Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
On-Device can be customized with just 50 to 100 demonstrations.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
Modern IoT platforms give residents the ability to view consumption, receive alerts and customize temperature settings.
—John Alexander, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The portable device has four speeds to customize the airflow to your preference and is designed to filter out dust particles to improve air quality.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
On-Device can be customized with just 50 to 100 demonstrations.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
Modern IoT platforms give residents the ability to view consumption, receive alerts and customize temperature settings.
—John Alexander, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The portable device has four speeds to customize the airflow to your preference and is designed to filter out dust particles to improve air quality.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for customize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customize
Verb
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Brutal bareknuckle fighting returns on Saturday night with BKFC 78 Hollywood: Perdomo vs. Adams, in an event tailored to the most hardcore of fight fans.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Instead of aiming for Pinterest perfection, focus first on storing things to be accessible and tailored to your lifestyle.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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The companies that adapt and innovate in this new environment, not those that try to rekindle old habits, will be the ones that succeed.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Yes, the Astros have adapted well after an offseason of upheaval.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Still available in white and taupe, its generous strap (which can be worn two ways) is designed to fit comfortably over the shoulder, but can be adjusted to become a crossbody, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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Beginning in 2026, the credit will be adjusted annually for inflation.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Over time, the test was modified so that people could earn some income without losing all their benefits.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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It was modified and approved several times to accommodate community input.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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From office associates to doctors, AI and other technologies are vastly altering how people learn and work.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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These alter the taste of your coffee and can even cause your machine to break down.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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This edition of Forbes Daily was edited by Sarah Whitmire.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Verb
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In this way, musicians are uniquely equipped for reinvention.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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In other words, he was thrust into a challenging role that he was no longer equipped to handle.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Customize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customize. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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