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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It was also nominated for best picture, best director and best adapted screenplay. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Accessibility While most of the restaurants are wheelchair-accessible, there are no adapted rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Verb

Nearly all of them have had their works adapted for the screen, or expect to soon. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 Had Lagioia’s largely excellent script, adapted from his book, included even a minor positive gay character, there would be nothing to complain about. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adapted

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Adjective

Injuries to starting pitchers prompted a move to the rotation, and Brown, armed with a new sinker and adjusted changeup in addition to his four-seamer and breaking ball, dominated in that role, too.

— Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Asana sees third-quarter revenues in a range of $217 million to $219 million and adjusted earnings of 8 cents per share.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjusted

Verb

But challengers emerged and weakened its quest for dominance, often with different models ostensibly tailored to be more local.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Working with a ship that uses an advanced civilian nuclear reactor, the project is looking at what port facilities will be needed and the radiation safety measures tailored for a high-density container terminal.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of tailored

Adjective

But the flavors picked up from its time in used barrels remain, with notes of coconut, butterscotch, and caramel mingling with fresh fruit and citrus flavors on the palate.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of used

Verb

The most powerful systems of the future may therefore use both, letting electrons and photons do the jobs each is best suited for.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Conceived from the start as a film of five to 20 minutes, the project suited a director who has never been drawn to sprawl.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of suited

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

They’re typically hand-shaped from clay, which is very porous.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
In her 2015 memoir, Steinem recounts her dynamic, nomadic career as a writer and activist, and pays vivid homage to the people, places, and conversations that shaped her.

— Mary Lawrence Ware, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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