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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Recent Examples of adapted
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
Disney is planning a push for it in adapted screenplay, original score and even best picture.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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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Verb
The day he was born, Mikey was approved for the adapted pacemaker.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
Disney is planning a push for it in adapted screenplay, original score and even best picture.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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
Verb
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The asset limit under the bill would be automatically adjusted for inflation on a biennial basis.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 2024 bill adjusted that schedule so that the list began with an 85% valuation for vehicles that are up to a year old, lessening the impact on municipal budgets, which draw revenue from car taxes.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While tariffs are driving up car prices and threatening profit margins, the government data showed that prices of both new and used vehicles fell in June from May — a reminder that the duties aren’t the only consideration.—
Jonathan Levin,
Twin Cities,
20 July 2025
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The findings suggested that the 25 percent auto tariffs imposed in April, alongside the 50 percent metals tariffs targeting the European Union (EU), Mexico, and Canada, have affected new and used car prices, impacting average Americans seeking budget vehicles.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The older penguins have needed to become accustomed to the new habitat.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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In a region where Democrats have grown accustomed to disappointment, two moves in as many days shifted the political landscape—and, marking a rare occurrence, in their favor.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 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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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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