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  • present participle of tweak.
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tweaking

[twee-king] / ˈtwi kɪŋ /
VERB
adjust
Synonyms


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Some doctors are testing new approaches, seeing if tweaking the way NHS works can deliver better health.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

They are constantly tweaking interview questions, experimenting with slightly different test variations and searching for ways to improve models for predicting future performance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Here, Madonna is liberated from Universal’s script notes or editing maneuvers, free from tweaking anyone’s performance to feel more like the real thing.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

At the same time, the motion picture academy was tweaking its rules for determining the shortlist for the international feature award, opening voting to more members.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

I always go as Esther, tweaking my outfit each year.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan



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