as in adjusting
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 adapting
Youth voices have suggested solutions Problem gambling agencies are slowly adapting tipsheets for parents, curricula for teachers and recruiting young voices to tell their stories to kids.
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
They host concerts and other sports, monster truck tours and more, adapting for each event one week at a time.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Borrowing, adapting, and improving is simply how things work here.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
To achieve this, EnergyX is adapting its proprietary GET-Lit suite of lithium extraction and material conversion technologies, which were originally developed for the electric vehicle battery market.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
The couple, who hail from North Carolina and started dating in high school, are now adapting to life in New England.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Joe Robert Cole is adapting the book for the screen and will also serve as executive producer and showrunner in addition to directing multiple episodes, including the first.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Rosenthal and Keith Kjarval wrote the script, adapting the novel.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
They host concerts and other sports, monster truck tours and more, adapting for each event one week at a time.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Borrowing, adapting, and improving is simply how things work here.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
To achieve this, EnergyX is adapting its proprietary GET-Lit suite of lithium extraction and material conversion technologies, which were originally developed for the electric vehicle battery market.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
The couple, who hail from North Carolina and started dating in high school, are now adapting to life in New England.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Joe Robert Cole is adapting the book for the screen and will also serve as executive producer and showrunner in addition to directing multiple episodes, including the first.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Rosenthal and Keith Kjarval wrote the script, adapting the novel.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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Now adjusting to life with his new heart, Kolin is focused on school and his passion, cooking.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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By adjusting the metal composition, the freezing and melting points could be tuned for environments such as the human body.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Louis Vuitton used straighter tailoring proportions on their oversized tailoring, giving an illusion of structure while still providing movement, while Japanese label TAAKK creatively used pleated pants as a contrast to everything from furry bomber jackets to chunky sweater vests.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Prices start around 180 euros for a jersey T-shirt and 370 euros for tops in tailoring fabrics such as poplin shirts and go up to 1,300 euros for blazers and 1,900 euros for leather garments.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Still, Roberts questioned the wisdom of conforming with the federal tax cuts amid budget shortfalls.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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That, and putting your people first, is what matters first and foremost; everything else follows after.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Washington — Federal Reserve officials convene this week at a pivotal moment in the US central bank’s 112-year history, with a series of historic events putting a spotlight on their ability to set interest rates without political interference.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The collection features a mix of silk loungewear, soft knits and light tweed suiting appropriate for Southeast coast wearing.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Education Department advised borrowers to use a Federal Student Aid Loan Simulator to estimate their monthly payment amount, determine their eligibility for repayment options, and choose a new plan suiting their goals and needs.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Adapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapting. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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