ADAPTED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in adjusted

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verb

past tense of adapt

as in tailored

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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misadjusted

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Recent Examples of adapted

Adjective

Anderson was one of the ceremony’s biggest winners, taking home prizes for best adapted screenplay, best director and, at the climax of the 3½-hour telecast, best picture. —

Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026 Anderson was nominated for and won three Oscars at this year’s ceremony, for adapted screenplay and for best picture via his production duties. —

William Earl, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026

Verb

Off Campus season 1 is adapted from the first book in Elle Kennedy's bestselling book series, The Deal. —

Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Both Russia and Ukraine have also heavily employed first-person view (FPV) drones adapted from commercial racing models. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for adapted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted

Adjective

Shares surged nearly 9% after the collaborative interface design tool posted first quarter earnings of 10 cents per share, on an adjusted basis, on revenues of $333 million.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Operating income is expected to be in the range of $96 million to $116 million and adjusted operating income is seen coming in at $140 million to $160 million.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 May 2026