as in adapting
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 adjusting
Active management is all about doing your research based on past data, forming a plan and then watching how the market responds in real time to your analysis and adjusting accordingly.
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Releasing sterile insects and adjusting operations as needed to achieve the most effective coverage.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Humidity Control Before adjusting the temperature setting, check the humidity level.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
By staying aware, taking steps to cool down and adjusting plans where necessary, travelers can help ensure their trip remains both safe and enjoyable.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Companies often treat fewer patients at higher prices rather than pursue larger volumes at lower prices, because expanding access requires building the delivery system, not just adjusting price.
—William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026
The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, automatically adjusting applied force according to task requirements and material characteristics.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
Then, consider seasonal factors like heat and drought when adjusting the mower blades.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Todd Gordon, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Releasing sterile insects and adjusting operations as needed to achieve the most effective coverage.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Humidity Control Before adjusting the temperature setting, check the humidity level.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
By staying aware, taking steps to cool down and adjusting plans where necessary, travelers can help ensure their trip remains both safe and enjoyable.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Companies often treat fewer patients at higher prices rather than pursue larger volumes at lower prices, because expanding access requires building the delivery system, not just adjusting price.
—William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026
The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, automatically adjusting applied force according to task requirements and material characteristics.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
Then, consider seasonal factors like heat and drought when adjusting the mower blades.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
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The companies best positioned for the next decade may not necessarily be the ones deploying AI the fastest, but those building organisational systems capable of adapting alongside it.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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But even that speculative scheme showed how sophisticated PAU could be in adapting an assortment of seductive pasts.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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The house started as an Italian supplier of fine fabrics, sourcing raw wool from around the world and then processing it into the materials needed for bespoke tailoring houses to build the most sumptuous luxury suits imaginable.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The harder question is whether tailoring workouts to those phases actually delivers meaningful results.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Only the third-ever executive producer of the long-running program, Owens shared that the secret to the show’s success was in its resistance to conforming.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Loans that meet these guidelines are conforming loans; loans that do not are nonconforming.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
2 June 2026
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Down by 29 at one point, the Knicks stormed all the way back, putting Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Miami Host Committee officials and local politicians were at the Fan Festival on Wednesday as workers bustled around putting the final touches on the park.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Adjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusting. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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