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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.
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William Earl,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
19 June 2026
During the early-1990s economic slowdown, Stein adapted to greater public-sector and nonprofit construction.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 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.
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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.
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William Earl,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
The digital version of this interview was adapted by Majd Al-Waheidi and edited by Treye Green.
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Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
19 June 2026
During the early-1990s economic slowdown, Stein adapted to greater public-sector and nonprofit construction.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted
Adjective
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In May, the company reported an operating loss of $34 million and adjusted operating income of $3 million for the fourth quarter ended March 31.
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For its last quarter, RH posted a narrower-than-expected adjusted loss and a revenue beat.
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The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.
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This tailored wrap skirt looks great beachside or in the city.
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Essentially what’s happened is that all matches have been split into four quarters, something which fans of US sports are very used to.
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Inside the quaint shop, search through shelves of used and new books in every genre.
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Non-inverter ACs are cheaper upfront but less efficient, better suited for short or infrequent use.
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.
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After taking the field to get accustomed to the settings of Saturday’s game, the players mimicked football moves, took some selfies and were making Face Time calls.
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As viewers become more accustomed to replays, Owl sees opportunities for its technology to increase viewer engagement.
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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.
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Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.
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Parsi photographer and filmmaker Sooni Taraporevala has spent years amassing what may be one of the community’s most intimate archives of everyday life, shaped by her access to the spaces that outsiders rarely see.
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That journey also shaped how Reid approached the material.
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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