tweak
verb (used with object)
to pinch and pull with a jerk and twist.
Example Sentences
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The prime minister hopes to secure tweaks to the current arrangements between London and Brussels and also begin a wider conversation about the long term relationship between the UK and its nearest neighbours.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Such direct relationships, he stressed, are the core asset of modern journalism, even as tech platforms continually insert themselves between news outlets and their readers and viewers through algorithm tweaks.
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026
From subtle camera tweaks on the iPhone 18 Pro to real-time fitness scores on the Apple Watch Series 12, see how the latest gear compares to what’s already in your pocket.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
But the look and tone of “60 Minutes” remained intact, with only a few minor tweaks to the graphics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
“I made a few more tweaks last night,” Dari said.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
