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
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the USA Network and Syfy owner, but the agreement includes adapting stories based on Versant channel brands as vertical series and aligning the Comcast spinoff with bite-sized dramatic content increasingly favored by advertisers.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
There’s often criticism of adapting existing IP.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 1 June 2026
One of the clearest examples of adapting to change in modern leadership is Microsoft under Satya Nadella.
—Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Instead of adapting a specific film or book from the past 60 years of Bond history, 007 First Light is developer IO Interactive's origin story for its own continuity, starring a younger take on the agent at the start of his espionage journey.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
The passage leads them to discuss the challenges of adapting Morrison’s novels for film, the power of evoking the inexplicable, and the influence of African folk tales on Morrison’s work.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Without the layered structure FOAM associates with larger corporate systems, the agency maintains close communication with clients while adapting concepts in real-time during production and execution.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Pep Guardiola on Abdukodir Khusanov adapting to life in England.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 May 2026
After experiencing two hours of hands-on gameplay, Deadline spoke to TT Games’ strategic director and head of development Jonathan Smith about adapting this new era of Batman.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
There’s often criticism of adapting existing IP.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 1 June 2026
One of the clearest examples of adapting to change in modern leadership is Microsoft under Satya Nadella.
—Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Instead of adapting a specific film or book from the past 60 years of Bond history, 007 First Light is developer IO Interactive's origin story for its own continuity, starring a younger take on the agent at the start of his espionage journey.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
The passage leads them to discuss the challenges of adapting Morrison’s novels for film, the power of evoking the inexplicable, and the influence of African folk tales on Morrison’s work.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Without the layered structure FOAM associates with larger corporate systems, the agency maintains close communication with clients while adapting concepts in real-time during production and execution.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Pep Guardiola on Abdukodir Khusanov adapting to life in England.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 May 2026
After experiencing two hours of hands-on gameplay, Deadline spoke to TT Games’ strategic director and head of development Jonathan Smith about adapting this new era of Batman.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, automatically adjusting applied force according to task requirements and material characteristics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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The designer drew inspiration for Gregory’s burgundy coat from a Coogler red carpet moment, tailoring a clean, sophisticated silhouette while playing with the scale of Janine’s costume.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Imagine spending hours refining a resume, tailoring it to a specific role—only to have the system reject the upload or incorrectly parse the information.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Skeptics also offer psychological explanations, noting that many eyewitness accounts contain tropes from popular sci-fi stories, conforming to cultural expectations of alien encounters.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Keep putting that chip on his shoulder.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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Acting as an easy alternative to trousers, the skirt instantly softens tailoring and lends a more undone, modern feel to suiting.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Design can help with that, starting with accessories that keep your brush head far from the orange grime that lines the sink while simply suiting your bathroom’s style.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Adapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapting. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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