ADAPTED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of adapted

as in adjusted

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adapted

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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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Recent Examples of adapted

Adjective

Koepp has written original and adapted screenplays across a wide array of genres. — Darryn King, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026 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

Verb

Producers adapted, boosting alternative sources of supply in unexpected ways. — George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Created by Graham Yost and adapted from Hugh Howey’s trilogy of novels, the series chronicles humanity’s last remaining survivors who are confined to a massive underground city. — Daron James, IndieWire, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adapted

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Adjective

Earnings came in at 85 cents per share on an adjusted basis, beating analysts' estimates of 66 cents per share, according to LSEG.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 July 2026
The company reported net revenues of $547 million, down 9 percent from a year ago, with operating income of $16 million and adjusted operating income of $46 million, down 75 percent and 58 percent respectively.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of adjusted

Verb

In the weeks since the protests, Modi has increasingly appeared in short, vertical videos tailored for Instagram and other platforms popular with young voters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Both come with an outstanding assortment of dishes, tailored to the time of year.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of tailored

Adjective

Lululemon will give you a gift card, up to $25, in exchange for gently used women's and men's clothing.

— Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Maresca’s football, fundamentally, is based on finding the free man and creating numerical superiorities in different areas of the pitch, and the City players are well used to that after their time with Guardiola.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of used

Verb

Everyone can walk at the same pace, but each woman can select a weight suited to her fitness level.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Spotted on the Spring 2025 and Spring 2026 runways, respectively, the trend feels especially fresh when paired with a flowy maxi skirt and flip-flops, creating an outfit perfectly suited for August’s hottest days.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Definition of suited

Adjective

Women and girls in all corners of this world are accustomed to, and even expect, danger, including the priestess of Athena (Zendaya) whom Odysseus’ men behead during their sack of Troy.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Advertisers are accustomed to getting quick info on how many people their commercials reach on TV day after day.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 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

Meanwhile, Roten and her husband are stretched thin, putting renovations of what was supposed to be a starter home on hold.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The Moon’s Shadow Returns Published on NASA’s YouTube channel on July 29, the short trailer puts the emotional impact of totality front and center.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of put

Verb

There’s one shaped like a hand grenade; another bears a white-sheet-ghost novelty trinket over the lid, denoting a ghost pepper sauce.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Instead, it is shaped through close collaboration with the creative and communications leaders across Maybourne, ensuring imagination and commercial discipline reinforce one another in service of exceptional hospitality.

— Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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