How to Use adjust in a Sentence

adjust

verb

• It's hard to adjust myself to the idea that she's gone.
• She adjusted the car seat so she could reach the pedals.
• The car is easier to drive since the clutch was adjusted.
• I adjusted the volume on the radio.
• Going to a new school can be difficult, but the kids will eventually adjust.
• He makes less money now, when you adjust for inflation, than he did 10 years ago.
• And like the Dodgers, the Astros must adjust on the fly, in the middle of the season.
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
• Dunn had to adjust to a new scheme this summer, coach Jones said.
  — James Weber, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2023
• Once there, let your eyes adjust for about 20 minutes, then look up at the sky and wait.
  — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
• But the spring market has proven unable to adjust to shifts in the business.
  — Liza Foreman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
• In each year afterward, the payments would be adjusted by the rate of growth in the state sales tax.
  — Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2023
• The half-zip sweatshirt adjusts to your liking, while the tracksuit keeps you warm.
  — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
• And for those who love a bit of control, it’s got a light sensor that adjusts brightness based on your room’s vibe.
  — Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
• The family has since worked to adjust their routines to best fit Esmé's needs.
  — Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
• The comfortable straps are easy to adjust, although the backpack's shape may feel a bit too narrow for some.
  — goodhousekeeping.com, 21 Apr. 2023
• With the potential closeout of the sales tax, Lockett said the budget was adjusted quite well.
  — Eplunus Colvin, Arkansas Online, 1 Nov. 2023
• Losing fistfuls of hair might happen while the body adjusts to the hormones in birth control pills.
  — Christin Perry, Parents, 10 Sep. 2023
• As with any new process or routine, your dog will need time (and lots of tasty bribes) to adjust to and accept getting their nails trimmed by you.
  — Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
• Any increases to the cap would be adjusted to the Consumer Price Index.
  — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2024
• For instance, if inflation is 5% for one of those tax years, the CTC would be adjusted upwards by $100.
  — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2024
• Don’t jump into something without reading the fine print and adjusting what doesn’t work for you.
  — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
• Put lattice crust on pie: Place the lattice top over the filling, adjusting carefully to make sure the lattice is even.
  — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
• Finding that perfect cool spot might mean adjusting your pillow throughout the night, though our tester didn’t seem to mind.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
• And unlike other implants, the neck detached at both ends to adjust the angle to better fit the patient.
  — Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
• Many had to adjust to the new system during the pandemic when classes moved online.
  — Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2023
• For example, states can adjust or get rid of cutoff scores for teacher tests.
  — Emma Green, The New Yorker, 31 Oct. 2023
• She was returned for a rather suspicious reason and is once more trying to adjust.
  — The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2023
• Davis wasn’t adjusting the way Lewis wanted, so Lewis walked over, ran down the long jump runway, and did the jump himself as sand bounced into his pant leg.
  — Kris Rhim, New York Times, 7 June 2023
• Padel is routinely more acrobatic, with 360-degree turns and the need to adjust to the different spins off the glass.
  — Christopher Clarey, New York Times, 11 May 2023
• Standard ceiling fans include pull chains to adjust fan speed and lighting.
  — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2023

Last Updated: 7 May 2024