as in to adjust
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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as in adjusted
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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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Recent Examples of adapt
Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Mochi learned to adapt to Bortner's new lifestyle during recovery, as their walks were slower and shorter.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
The film has been nominated for best picture and for adapted screenplay.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
On his first loan away from boyhood club Everton, the young midfielder has adapted seamlessly to life at a Derby County side struggling in the Championship, English football’s second tier.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Plotting all those passes onto the pitch may look a little messy at first glance but the maps below help underline how Pedri’s positional flexibility, adapting his game to the defensive approach of each opposing team, allows Barcelona to keep moving forward.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Mochi learned to adapt to Bortner's new lifestyle during recovery, as their walks were slower and shorter.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
While the restaurant has a few locations, the St. Michaels spot is the flagship property, housed in an adapted historical home on Talbot Street.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
The film has been nominated for best picture and for adapted screenplay.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Among those seeking a windfall is Deployed Resources, which, along with its sister company, Deployed Services, has adapted to shifting government policies and priorities in immigration enforcement.
—Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
On his first loan away from boyhood club Everton, the young midfielder has adapted seamlessly to life at a Derby County side struggling in the Championship, English football’s second tier.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapt
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This would calculate monthly payments based on a borrower's adjusted gross income, ranging from 1% to 10% of that amount.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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While Merck’s first-quarter results were encouraging, the adjusted outlook indicates a slight decrease in margins and earnings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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One-quarter of customers who traded in used vehicles for new ones in the last three months of 2024 owed more than the trade-in was worth, according to Edmunds.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Grammy winner is so used to spending long stretches of time on the most competitive tallies, that this latest feat is actually fairly commonplace.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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At the height of New Kids on the Block’s early stardom, Jordan and Jonathan Knight grew accustomed to smitten fans turning up to their homes, weeping at shows and tossing bras on stage.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 report not only presents global risks in the familiar form of a ranked list to which leaders have become accustomed, but also as a visually compelling map depicting the connection between risks.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Adapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapt. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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