as in adjusts
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 adapts
Fiction does not compensate for a lack of information but makes room for—and adapts itself to—the formal possibilities and modes of engagement opened by other genres.
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The team says that apart from proving the hardware works in space, these results offer insights into how the human brain adapts to the void.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
But experience elsewhere shows that traffic adapts quickly; congestion does not meaningfully increase, and navigation actually becomes more intuitive.
—Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Mahan is committed to the farm-to-fork sensibility, but also adapts to customers’ tastes, including a kid-friendly barbecue chicken pizza.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Saturday reveals who adapts best when their initial game plan falters.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
This positions the company for more robust growth as the industry adapts to prioritize AI workloads.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
As for the evolution of Benophie (the couple nickname for Benedict and Sophie), their book fans will most assuredly be pleased with how the show adapts passionate scenes like those at his country retreat, called My Cottage.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Harry adapts, relying on Ben’s Gen-Z relative (Victoria Moroles), a computer whiz who handles the digital transactions Harry would never be able to —or want to — master.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The team says that apart from proving the hardware works in space, these results offer insights into how the human brain adapts to the void.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
But experience elsewhere shows that traffic adapts quickly; congestion does not meaningfully increase, and navigation actually becomes more intuitive.
—Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Mahan is committed to the farm-to-fork sensibility, but also adapts to customers’ tastes, including a kid-friendly barbecue chicken pizza.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Saturday reveals who adapts best when their initial game plan falters.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
This positions the company for more robust growth as the industry adapts to prioritize AI workloads.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
As for the evolution of Benophie (the couple nickname for Benedict and Sophie), their book fans will most assuredly be pleased with how the show adapts passionate scenes like those at his country retreat, called My Cottage.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Harry adapts, relying on Ben’s Gen-Z relative (Victoria Moroles), a computer whiz who handles the digital transactions Harry would never be able to —or want to — master.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
Verb
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The dining table then attaches and adjusts in between those benches for outdoor dining.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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In this case, start with a small amount and increase gradually as your body adjusts.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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The knee-high design works in the same way as the tights, offering compression to improve circulation in a fashionable design that conforms to your shape.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Appealing Venus is parading into your 6th House of Habits, bringing sweetness to routines and smoothing dynamics, which suits a diplomatic style of handling events.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Instead of the sharp contrasting flavors that a traditional spritz provides, this one is all about umami, minerality, and a softness that suits the way most people want to drink during the winter.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Where to Stay The 1850 Hotel The 20-suite 1850 Hotel puts you right in the heart of Boone, a short walk from charming boutiques, coffee shops, and bars.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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When the weather allows, outdoor seating puts diners on eye level with the skyline.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Adapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapts. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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