targeted

verb

Definition of targetednext
past tense of target
as in harassed

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  1. harassed
  2. teased
  3. tweaked
Verb
  • The very fact that Kohls was being harassed under the law demonstrates just one fatal problem with it.
    The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Willis will have to outsmart a Vikings defense that has harassed its opponents enough to rank, as gauged by advanced stats, as the league’s best.
    Andrew Greif, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of harassed
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  • Audiences caught a glimpse of child Bruce in the first film; Arthur was also teased to be his half-brother as his mother worked as a maid at the Wayne manor.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While performing in Haikou, China over the weekend, West teased his next album which is tentatively titled Bully.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of teased
Verb
  • Despite the chemical similarities, setting spray formulas are tweaked to be safer and gentle enough for use on the face.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Their sinuous design was also tweaked with colored stones in rings and bangles intended to be playfully stacked as in the brand’s signature approach.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of tweaked
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“Targeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/targeted. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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