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
Plotting all those passes onto the pitch may look a little messy at first glance but the maps below help underline how Pedri’s positional flexibility, adapting his game to the defensive approach of each opposing team, allows Barcelona to keep moving forward.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Mochi learned to adapt to Bortner's new lifestyle during recovery, as their walks were slower and shorter.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
These batteries also allow the grid to adapt faster to changing energy needs, like when a factory shuts down or when a new data center powers up.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 26 Apr. 2025
She is best known for the Empyrean fantasy book series, which will be adapted into a television series with Amazon.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Mochi learned to adapt to Bortner's new lifestyle during recovery, as their walks were slower and shorter.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
These batteries also allow the grid to adapt faster to changing energy needs, like when a factory shuts down or when a new data center powers up.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 26 Apr. 2025
She is best known for the Empyrean fantasy book series, which will be adapted into a television series with Amazon.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapt
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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,
27 Apr. 2025
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Why Milwaukee could win: Friday night, the Bucks adjusted.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Anew Fitness removes these barriers by providing certified trainers who specialize in senior fitness, guiding participants through workouts tailored to their abilities.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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On another note, the pleating on the matching trousers was tailored perfectly.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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Read more Polis threatens to veto bill addressing sentencing disparities between Colorado’s state and municipal courts Gov. Jared Polis has threatened to veto a bill that would mandate Colorado’s municipal courts conform to state sentencing guidelines, the bill sponsors said.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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With a stop at the Time 100 Summit, Meghan spoke to a rapt audience in a breezy tan Ralph Lauren suit just in time for the city's springtime thaw.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Built with treads that are suited for the trails and the road, these versatile sneakers can double as your favorite walking shoes during your spring travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Bank of England’s latest industry survey puts data protection, model explainability and talent shortages at the top of banks’ AI pain points, a hierarchy that neatly mirrors the MAS findings.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Part of this different tweak reflects longer life expectancies, which puts more pressure on an investment portfolio to deliver sound results over time.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Adapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapt. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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