ADAPTED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of adapted

as in adjusted

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verb

past tense of adapt

as in tailored

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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misadjusted

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Adjective

These native and adapted tree species will be planted across the 99-square-mile city during optimal seasons to ensure their long-term health and survival. — Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026 In addition to directing the feature, Newman cowrote the adapted screenplay with John Whittington. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026

Verb

Where the first album adapted ’70s disco and ’80s house to contemporary pop, this project feels free of those constraints, or at least indifferent to them. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 July 2026 Disney has also adapted the story and songs for its theme parks, ice shows and other projects. — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adapted

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Adjective

The fuel price spike did cut into Delta’s second-quarter earnings, as adjusted income fell $358 million, or 26%.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Companies should consider expanding flexibility, such as adjusted hours, compressed workweeks or remote options, to accommodate these needs.

— Priya Krishnan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of adjusted

Verb

Unlike traditional data centers, superclusters are packed with graphics processing units and related cutting-edge hardware tailored for AI workloads.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 13 July 2026
The project, which would also include community spaces and a village market tailored to support immigrants and refugees, was granted $5 million in May by the county to support its development.

— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of tailored

Adjective

Monstera’s, an independent bookstore that sells both new and used books, plants, stationery, records, gifts and more, was started in March 2024 by owner Kate Wieners.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
The manufacturer opened an investigation into the issue in April and used supplier and vehicle production records to determine which vehicles were affected, according to the report.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of used

Verb

This makes the facility uniquely suited for developing technologies intended for advanced nuclear reactors.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
The dichotomy of 007, suited and booted in one moment and throwing himself into danger the next, requires shape-shifting abilities, something that is naturally applicable to the clever casting of an unknown actor.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Definition of suited

Adjective

Wildlife officials have warned of the dangers of wolves becoming overly accustomed to feeding on cattle as opposed to their natural prey of elk or deer.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Entrepreneurs are accustomed to operating businesses where concentrated risk and decisive action are rewarded.

— Robert Balentine, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of accustomed

Verb

That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.

— Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Definition of conformed

Verb

That approach has been shaped by decades inside Olympic volleyball, where the difference between standing atop the podium and watching another nation celebrate is frequently measured by only a handful of points.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Organizers expect the festival to draw visitors from across the Midwest while offering Kansas City residents an opportunity to celebrate the city’s musical heritage in the district where much of that history was shaped.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

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