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
Organizations must adapt workforce planning and training, investing in upskilling and reskilling to prepare employees for the AI era’s evolving demands.
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Serge Lucio, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The filmmaker, who wrote and directed the 2006 Christmas rom-com of the same name, reacted to the announcement that Apple TV+ is adapting her movie into a limited series.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Moreover, diarrhea and other digestive effects can be affected by the following factors:
Despite these influential factors, the gut can adapt to higher quantities of xylitol.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
The enduring children’s book series, written and adapted by Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey, is coming back next spring in a new format: manga, Scholastic announced Wednesday, July 31.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Serge Lucio, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The filmmaker, who wrote and directed the 2006 Christmas rom-com of the same name, reacted to the announcement that Apple TV+ is adapting her movie into a limited series.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Moreover, diarrhea and other digestive effects can be affected by the following factors:
Despite these influential factors, the gut can adapt to higher quantities of xylitol.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
The enduring children’s book series, written and adapted by Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey, is coming back next spring in a new format: manga, Scholastic announced Wednesday, July 31.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapt
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Would making tweaks like wearing earplugs or adjusting the temperature of the room help solve the problem?—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 Aug. 2025
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And employees who want jobs shaped around them need to bring clear ideas and be willing to adjust along the way.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Community colleges, tailored to non-traditional students, would bear the brunt of the impact, Edens said, as more students enroll part-time.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists provides comprehensive care, potentially integrating medication management and psychotherapy tailored to individual needs.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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All must conform to rules governing how to behave and treat customers.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
17 July 2025
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For the most part, though, presidents of both parties embraced and conformed to democratic norms and procedures, accepted and made use of the administrative state, and pursued power, policy ambitions, and legacies within those bounds.—
Terry M. Moe,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Amazon has several different options, ranging from infant life jackets to toddler puddle jumpers to plus-sized adult life vests, all suited for a wide range of activities.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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From color damage and bleach to breakage from years of heat styling, this is suited to treat all of your concerns.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
28 July 2025
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None of the four players sent to the Mariners made the Hall of Fame — putting Fister one up on Doyle Alexander.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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The state health department distributes $12 million in SNAP-Ed funding annually to half a dozen agencies who, in turn, put staff in schools, senior centers, food pantries and farmers markets to teach food stamp recipients how to eat healthier and live a more active lifestyle.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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“Adapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapt. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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