as in adjusting
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 adapting
As businesses embrace digital transformation, they are focused on adapting these tools responsibly and incorporating new tools with minimal disruption while maximizing outcomes.
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Overcoming these limitations will expand OCTOID’s versatility, advancing soft robots capable of sensing, learning, and adapting autonomously.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
The early signs are encouraging but the players are still adapting to Alonso’s demands.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In the early days of the conflict, the Ukrainian military was much more agile than Russian forces in terms of adapting tactics and equipment.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
How was the experience adapting your own screenplay for a new medium?
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
The most successful businesses capture trends and stay ahead of them, adapting to changing economic environments and consumer demands.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
How are Metcalfe Park area residents are adapting to life without a full-service grocery store?
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Giving the insects and wildlife support in the winter is a great way of adapting more sustainable gardening practices.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Overcoming these limitations will expand OCTOID’s versatility, advancing soft robots capable of sensing, learning, and adapting autonomously.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
The early signs are encouraging but the players are still adapting to Alonso’s demands.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In the early days of the conflict, the Ukrainian military was much more agile than Russian forces in terms of adapting tactics and equipment.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
How was the experience adapting your own screenplay for a new medium?
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
The most successful businesses capture trends and stay ahead of them, adapting to changing economic environments and consumer demands.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
How are Metcalfe Park area residents are adapting to life without a full-service grocery store?
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Giving the insects and wildlife support in the winter is a great way of adapting more sustainable gardening practices.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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Here’s how cruise ship companies are adjusting as of Monday morning.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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The head coach is continuing to favour long, direct passes into attack, and his team look stronger defensively since adjusting their structure when out of possession.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Neither Baicker nor Bitton, the Harvard professor, has studied Mango House, but both see the clinic’s strength as tailoring care to the local community.—
Helen Ouyang,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Those little details make all the difference when tailoring clothes to look effortless.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, the conforming loan limit for a single-family home is $1,209,750.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both shows mix humor, philosophy, and principled outrage, riding the roller coaster of daily life in a world of stunning beauty and glaring injustice instead of conforming to any prepackaged TV format.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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And congressional elections this Sunday are expected to further go against his party, putting additional pressure on the currency.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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But today, wearable tech and nano-cameras are putting even upstanding poker players on their guard.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meghan Markle exchanged power suiting for elevated business casual dressing in pieces by Ralph Lauren on Friday for her speaking engagement with Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Festival in New York City.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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But unfortunately, Pierce will not be suiting in the game after reportedly suffering a setback in his recovery from a concussion.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Adapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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