as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
it always takes freshmen a little while to adapt themselves to high school
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Recent Examples of adapt
But adapting to live action for the first time was an adjustment for DeBlois.
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 13 June 2025
The film was later adapted into a Broadway musical that debuted in 2017.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 June 2025
The film is adapted from a novella written by Stephen King.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 13 June 2025
While Hoffman wrote two prequels following Practical Magic — 2017’s The Rules of Magic and 2020’s Magic Lessons — the new film will be adapted from the fourth installment, 2021’s The Book of Magic.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 13 June 2025
The film was later adapted into a Broadway musical that debuted in 2017.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 June 2025
The film is adapted from a novella written by Stephen King.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 13 June 2025
While Hoffman wrote two prequels following Practical Magic — 2017’s The Rules of Magic and 2020’s Magic Lessons — the new film will be adapted from the fourth installment, 2021’s The Book of Magic.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapt
Verb
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Over time, the AI would then adjust the story, graphics, and even the entire narrative to maximize sustainability.—
John Brandon,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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That could be a service reminder, a birthday postcard or an offer tailored to recent behavior.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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In Feeding Ghosts, the disconnect between Sun Yi’s training and instincts as a journalist, and the requirements of the increasingly totalitarian Communist regime to make reality conform to their narrative, literally drove her insane.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The Trump administration's pressure on Harvard is part of a broader Republican effort to push universities, law firms, the media, the judiciary and other traditionally nonpartisan institutions to conform to the president's political agenda.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Available in the Phantom Black, Fluid Gold, Aurora White, so there is a color to suit most tastes.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Queen Letizia’s attire for her latest public engagement breaks with the power suiting trend the royal was previously seen styling.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Adapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapt. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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