tweak

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Given a slight tweak, “The Stranger” could be a film noir about a man who simply drifts along the currents of a cruel universe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“But the tweak was not well received,” Ms. Vincent recounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

He could easily have made up a muscle strain or tweak.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

This tweak, which required a long negotiation with the federal government, lowered monthly payments and prevented defaults.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

A slight tweak can produce drastic and often unforeseen results.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt