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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 adjusted
Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 June 2025
On a combined basis, adjusted EBITDA totaled $161 million for the year, with Neiman’s profits covering up for Saks’ business’ deficit.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
These weights can be adjusted as market conditions or strategic priorities change.
—Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The defense did slip slightly last year — from first to 13th in adjusted efficiency — and that’s in part because Iowa State wasn’t as physical and deep up front.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 June 2025
On a combined basis, adjusted EBITDA totaled $161 million for the year, with Neiman’s profits covering up for Saks’ business’ deficit.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Verb
The asset limit under the bill would be automatically adjusted for inflation on a biennial basis.
—Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
These weights can be adjusted as market conditions or strategic priorities change.
—Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
Adjective
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Johnson has been Oscar-nominated nominated twice for his Knives Out films, one for original and another for adapted screenplay.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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The screenplay earned them an Academy Award nomination and won the BAFTA for adapted screenplay.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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The price of a used Tesla Model S and Model Y each dropped by about 16% in February from a year earlier.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Getting a used Maserati Grecale is a great way to enjoy Maserati thrills without paying new Maserati prices.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Many product developers grow accustomed to the start-up environment, where teams can dedicate all of their working hours to solving one problem: building the product, typically a single product.—
Douglas Murray,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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The text becomes a straitjacket for a princely son who doesn’t seem accustomed to Shakespearean rigors.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 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
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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