as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
after going on the night shift, he found it difficult to adjust his sleep schedule adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to your taste
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Recent Examples of adjust
The series follows the ups and downs as the family adjusts to a radically different world outside of the city, and Garner plays a mom who leaves her high-stress corporate job to help run the store.
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
But adjusted for inflation, GDP increased at a 3 percent annual rate in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said, topping forecasters’ expectations.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
That plan was ripped up and adjusted to a 4-4-1, with Minge back in defence.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 July 2025
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
But adjusted for inflation, GDP increased at a 3 percent annual rate in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said, topping forecasters’ expectations.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
That plan was ripped up and adjusted to a 4-4-1, with Minge back in defence.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjust
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At the height of superhero fatigue in 2023, Kang Full—adapting his 2015 webtoon—fashioned a fresh take by asking: What if super powers sucked?—
Geoffrey Bunting,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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The company is also adapting ex-Doctor Who writer Chris Chibnall’s first novel, Death at the White Hart, into a drama for ITV.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
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
Verb
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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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The adolescent is stuck between showing his or her anger openly with the ‘Rebellious Child’ and being conforming to authority with the ‘Conforming Child’ ego state.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Robert put the club ahead one inning later with the 99th home run of his career.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 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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At six team meetings, the other half of the study’s participants learned about brain health and were encouraged to select lifestyle changes that best suited their schedules.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
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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“Adjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjust. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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