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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
Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Both awards bodies also nominated the adapted screenplay credited to Park, Lee Kyoung-mi, Jahye Lee and Don McKellar.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
In addition, this technology can be adapted for drones, robotics, and surveillance.
—Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The Writers Guild Awards nominations also dropped, which didn’t offer any surprises on the adapted screenplay front since all the Oscar nominees were eligible.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Both awards bodies also nominated the adapted screenplay credited to Park, Lee Kyoung-mi, Jahye Lee and Don McKellar.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
In 2003, his book Me and Orson Welles was published, and Richard Linklater adapted it into his 2008 movie of the same name.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
In addition, this technology can be adapted for drones, robotics, and surveillance.
—Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted
Adjective
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In the event of a strike, officials planned to keep school sites open under an adjusted schedule.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The semiconductor company reported adjusted earnings of 80 cents per share for the quarter, exceeding the 79 cents per share expected by analysts polled by LSEG.—
Lola Murti,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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McManus infused her signature design and styling details—lace, exquisite craft by way of macramé, and not-so-girly pink—into Phelps’s penchant for clean lines, tailored denim, and sharp details.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Modern air power has become more and more precise, and further empowered by weapons that are tailored for various effects.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Although the store has culled most of its used books, Aragon-Shafi plans to still sell some of the used and rare inventory that West Side was first known for.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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When the economy shifts or supply shrinks, demand shifts to used cars, which then experience their own spike in values.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bubble hems are still trending and well-suited for the younger crowd, as are ruffles, bold florals, polka dots and anything else that feels fresh for the new season.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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For families The Marlton is best suited for adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cubans, long accustomed to hardships, say the recent fuel shortages have left them struggling to survive and feed their families.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mohyuddin has since become accustomed to fielding calls about Ogles’s attacks on Muslims.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Matthews left the game immediately, without putting any weight on the leg, and wasn’t able to return.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Consecutive victories over the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves put the Lakers back in the contender conversation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My perspective has been shaped by being a global macro investor who has to bet on what the future will be like.—
Ray Dalio,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Tectonic movement has shaped San Diego County into a rough collection of valleys, foothills, urban canyons and mesas.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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