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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
Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Anderson was nominated for and won three Oscars at this year’s ceremony, for adapted screenplay and for best picture via his production duties.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
The building has been burned, rebuilt, enlarged, and adapted, but those changes became part of a larger national narrative.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
Anderson was one of the ceremony’s biggest winners, taking home prizes for best adapted screenplay, best director and, at the climax of the 3½-hour telecast, best picture.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Anderson was nominated for and won three Oscars at this year’s ceremony, for adapted screenplay and for best picture via his production duties.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Which is where Hadlow’s novel, here adapted primarily by Sarah Quintrell (who wrote nine of the ten episodes, with Maddie Dai taking on the duties for Episode 4), finds its footing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
The building has been burned, rebuilt, enlarged, and adapted, but those changes became part of a larger national narrative.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted
Adjective
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That means that in practice, for most depreciable real estate, total gain is computed as the amount realized minus the adjusted basis.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Akamai also reported a first-quarter adjusted earnings beat, while its revenue came in line with expectations.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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The program is tailored to teach children about saving and investing, and to encourage children and their families to build wealth for adulthood and retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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This year’s offerings include a diverse selection of athletic and enrichment programs tailored to different interests and age groups.—
Cullen Gibson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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So for many middle-class Americans, the choice is between a dangerous amount of debt or no new car at all — which has, in turn, sent prices for used cars soaring.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Drivers and pedestrians are so used to cyclists that very few bikers even wear helmets.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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Consolidation loans, balance transfer cards, creditor hardship programs and debt management plans each offer a different path to lower payments — some faster than others, and some better suited to specific credit profiles and debt loads.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The hot plate → Experts reveal why one fan-favorite fish isn't suited for the grill.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The candidate has become accustomed to comical mailroom interactions with his neighbors, who are routinely delivered fliers emblazoned with his face.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The dragons had become accustomed to the grisly ritual.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The museum has also allegedly not conformed to the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), which requires trustees to manage an endowment so that its spending power is maintained.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Her team quickly put together a plan to help coördinate repairs, secure new electrical generators, implement a triage system, and organize trainings for staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The Bengals, who at one point trailed 6-1, put the game on ice with eight runs in the bottom of the sixth.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s decision on how to engage with those discussions was shaped in part by the prospect of freeing its prisoners.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The address—which hosted a grand opening on March 25—is replete with institutions that have shaped the capital’s traditions of private hospitality.—
Ken Silverio,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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