CUSTOMIZING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

customizing

verb

present participle of customize

as in adapting

to change (something) in order to fit the needs or requirements of a person, business, etc. The program can be customized to serve different purposes. customized the car with a unique paint job

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Recent Examples of customizing Many parents of children with unique abilities homeschool with the scholarship, customizing an education with the specialized services and therapies their child needs. — Erika Donalds, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 Just like Cunningham, Mena recommends bringing reference photos and customizing the length to your face shape, neck, and natural hair texture. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2026 Beachyville consists of 16 sheds the family bought from Home Depot and spent the winter building, painting, and customizing as an interactive experience. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 With options for soft blues, warm earth tones, classic grays, and muted pinks, the collection is a jumping-off point for customizing your color scheme. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026 The actor and beauty entrepreneur treats her hair like a daily ritual, customizing it into Pinterest-worthy styles—geometric bobs! — Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 The Sidephone, meanwhile, takes a modular approach to customizing the hardware to fit into your life. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 Curated Fishing Charters A lot of coastal hotels can arrange a private fishing charter, but few go as far as customizing the charter to the degree of The Islands of Islamorada. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 In some cases, this requires customizing the models already available. — Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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Verb

Other factors also come into play, including the effort required for self-regulation and adapting to others.

— Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Fincher also discussed the process of adapting Tarantino’s screenplay while balancing the creative interests of its writer and star.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of adapting

Verb

Changing course so close to the early-decision deadline can be difficult for applicants who have spent months tailoring their applications to a specific Cornell school, a distinctive part of the university's application process, according to Beaton.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
As for the tech behind the program, Aescape uses real-time body mapping, physical AI, and robotics with the aim of tailoring each session to the person on the table.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of tailoring

Verb

The band is still adjusting to the normal aspects of label life, like abiding by an album rollout plan, scheduling press interviews, and filling out paperwork.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
In some cases, data centers can operate as flexible loads, adjusting their electricity use to help stabilize the grid.

— April Roach, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

Its modular design is intended to support installation in field environments, potentially simplifying the process of equipping vehicles with robotic capabilities.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Costs would cover the design, construction, furnishing and equipping of the facility.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of equipping

Verb

Where the case goes from here The next phase of the litigation is whether Reyes grants a preliminary injunction to block the administration from taking further golf course-altering moves.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Cut down the game-altering penalties Miami committed six first-half penalties against Florida State.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of altering

Verb

Paltrow has a knack for finding unique, instantly covetable pieces, and her charcoal gray cardigan with a matching thin scarf is no exception.

— Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026
Layering a vest under a blazer or coat in a similar, but not totally matching, hue can actually look even more intentional if styled well.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026

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