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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 adapted
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, after Denis Villeneuve’s Dune performed well with the Film Academy, expectations were high for Dune: Part 2, but the sequel missed out on some categories in which experts expected it to get nominated, including adapted screenplay, costume design, makeup and hairstyling, and editing.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
This sumptuous series is adapted from James Clavell's hugely influential 1975 epic novel of the same name.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The film has been nominated for best picture and for adapted screenplay.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, after Denis Villeneuve’s Dune performed well with the Film Academy, expectations were high for Dune: Part 2, but the sequel missed out on some categories in which experts expected it to get nominated, including adapted screenplay, costume design, makeup and hairstyling, and editing.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Both teams have adapted into their postseason forms since the Eagles beat the Packers 34-29.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
This sumptuous series is adapted from James Clavell's hugely influential 1975 epic novel of the same name.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted
Adjective
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Duolingo — Shares of the online language learning platform plunged nearly 17% after Duolingo’s guidance for adjusted EBITDA in the current quarter came out below analysts’ expectations.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Valhalla is expected to help drive positive adjusted operating earnings in 2025 and free cash flow in the second half, the company said.—
Shashwat Awasthi,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Jessica Caldwell, head of insights at automotive site Edmunds, noted there hasn’t been a bump in Tesla owners appraising their used cars.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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And the car’s current price on the used market is appealing as well.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Shifts over the first decades of the twenty-first century meant that court races went from being staid, relatively nonpolitical affairs to the loud, sometimes nasty and nakedly political races that voters are growing accustomed to.—
Anya van Wagtendonk,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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Organizations have grown accustomed to getting high-value insights without paying for them.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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