tweak
verb (used with object)
to pinch and pull with a jerk and twist.
has tweaked
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present perfectof tweak (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Nasdaq has tweaked its listing rules in the past.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
“For me, it’s about peace and a deeper journey. Planting has tweaked something in my brain so that I can see things differently.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2025
Along with Kish's arrival, the show has tweaked a few of its rules and benefits.
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2024
As a consequence, the Australian Open has tweaked its schedule - a move it says will help.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2024
I wonder how Prudence has tweaked Mr. Grey––I can’t bring myself to call him Leslie, my dear.”
From The Hound From The North by Charles Livingston Bull
