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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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
The adapted screenplay is written by Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Some shops have adapted quietly.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Even vegetarians love an adapted version with a veggie dog.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
The adapted screenplay is written by Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
Verb
The film, adapted from a 2017 Los Angeles Times story about Hang by Frank Shyong, stars Lucy Liu as Irene, who is trying to keep her son Joe’s (Lawrence Shou) schizophrenia diagnosis secret from the other parents in her Asian American community because of a taboo around mental health issues.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Some shops have adapted quietly.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapted
Adjective
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Nielsen and the leadership team targeted millennial and Gen Z shoppers and overhauled the website and closed stores, leading to an increase of 20% in adjusted operating income.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Analysts expect Netflix to report adjusted earnings of 56 cents per share on revenue of $12 billion for the fourth quarter.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reconcept uses music paired with specific frequencies tailored to different physical and mental needs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Considering Driving Habits and Daily Risks Insurance plans are meant to be tailored to each driver’s lifestyle.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to used books, other items such as collectibles will also be available for purchase.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The wounded and dead from Saturday's violence in Malekshahi were taken to the Imam Khomeini hospital in Ilam, where security forces stormed the compound and used batons, tear gas and live fire, according to Hengaw.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Not just any animal is suited for the job.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Guests can go climbing, an option that might be better suited to visitors than rafting on the rapids.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fortunately, Fowler was accustomed to meeting impossible deadlines.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The demands of the role arrived at a moment when Grande was already accustomed to being watched — and judged — from every angle.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two years later, the developers submitted an alternative application for a 64-unit development that conformed to Saratoga’s General Plan and zoning.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Authorities are looking into whether soundproofing material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Built for consistency, scale Dmitry Dima Puriaev, co-founder of AI Barmen, said his background in robotics shaped the product focus.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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San Francisco is known for its colorful Victorians, and few people have shaped that signature look more than Buckter.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Adapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapted. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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