tweak
verb (used with object)
to pinch and pull with a jerk and twist.
tweaked
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past participleof tweak.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof tweak.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
tweakverb (used with object)to pinch and pull with a jerk and twist.
Example Sentences
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Employees tweaked the recipe, adjusting the amount and timing of the water they added and how long they mixed the dough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
Arteta has tweaked Saka's positioning this season and, prior to Lille's visit, said it has been done deliberately to get him closer to the goal.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Retailers have also tweaked their shopping assistants in an effort to iron out service issues.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Restaurants in the island’s six towns, from the Sweet Life Cafe in Oak Bluffs to the Fish House in Edgartown, tweaked menus, recipes and how they cook.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
She reached out and tweaked my cheek the way my grandmother would and said, “What’s up, cutie?”
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
