tweak
verb (used with object)
to pinch and pull with a jerk and twist.
has been tweaking
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present perfect progressiveof tweak (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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As part of those plans, the company has been tweaking its manufacturing base to reduce dependence on Asian supply chains, allowing it to respond to changing trends quicker and limit overstocking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
The company has been tweaking its portfolio to focus on high-margin operations and fast-growing industries such as electric vehicles, 5G and clean energy.
From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2023
Jenny Davis, a former writer and a stay-at-home parent, has been tweaking the functionality of her home for 15 years now.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 13, 2022
My husband has been tweaking his depression medication and has been having frequent panic attacks, and a lot of my coping mechanisms feel very far away right now.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2020
The software maker has been tweaking Skype for years, and last year it introduced a radical design that included a Snapchat-like Highlights feature.
From The Verge ● Sep. 2, 2018
