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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 adapted
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
While the restaurant has a few locations, the St. Michaels spot is the flagship property, housed in an adapted historical home on Talbot Street.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
On his first loan away from boyhood club Everton, the young midfielder has adapted seamlessly to life at a Derby County side struggling in the Championship, English football’s second tier.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The film was also nominated for the PGA Awards and WGA Awards for adapted screenplay.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
While the restaurant has a few locations, the St. Michaels spot is the flagship property, housed in an adapted historical home on Talbot Street.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
Among those seeking a windfall is Deployed Resources, which, along with its sister company, Deployed Services, has adapted to shifting government policies and priorities in immigration enforcement.
—Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
On his first loan away from boyhood club Everton, the young midfielder has adapted seamlessly to life at a Derby County side struggling in the Championship, English football’s second tier.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted
Adjective
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Microchip expects adjusted earnings in the first quarter of 18 cents to 26 cents per share, while analysts surveyed by LSEG forecast 16 cents per share.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Pacquiao has career earnings of $775 million when adjusted for inflation (non-adjusted earnings are $575 million, third among all combat sports athletes behind Floyd Mayweather Jr. (10th, $1.52 billion) and Mike Tyson (19th, $965 million).—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index — which tracks prices of used vehicles sold at its U.S. wholesale auctions — increased 4.9% year-over-year in April.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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Hilton was able to make the surprise moment a reality thanks to an assist from her nonprofit, 11:11 Media Impact, and Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
10 May 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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This tool weighs in at 1.24 lbs, which feels light after becoming accustomed to using wavers that are close to 2.5 lbs.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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These tactics often work for a short amount of time before birds become accustomed to them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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