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
An adult action series, the webtoon Passion and ADN are adapting has scored 80 million views worldwide, said Passion Paris MD Caroline Audebert.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
More news came with the confirmation that Netflix is adapting Kasumi Yasuda’s manga Fool Night as a series, with Atsushi Yukawa directing and animation studios Sunrise and Shaft producing.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Widely hailed as the GOAT by former record-holder Klose, opposing coaches, and his teammates, Messi continues to perform at an elite level, adapting his game with superior soccer IQ.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The platform is used to identify trends and how brands are adapting their strategies and pricing to navigate an increasingly complex landscape.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Ripa and Steps co-director Alyce Tzue talked Annecy through the artistic vision of adapting one of the most epic tales of all time.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
It's known for its resistance to powdery mildew and exceptional cold-tolerance, adapting to various environmental conditions.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
The renovation is adapting the building to an arts and culture complex and should be finished in the winter.
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Mark Price
updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The approach is aimed at improving robots’ ability to perform delicate, variable tasks that have traditionally been difficult to automate, such as handling fragile components, adapting to changing object shapes and operating in dynamic environments.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
More news came with the confirmation that Netflix is adapting Kasumi Yasuda’s manga Fool Night as a series, with Atsushi Yukawa directing and animation studios Sunrise and Shaft producing.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Widely hailed as the GOAT by former record-holder Klose, opposing coaches, and his teammates, Messi continues to perform at an elite level, adapting his game with superior soccer IQ.
—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The platform is used to identify trends and how brands are adapting their strategies and pricing to navigate an increasingly complex landscape.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Ripa and Steps co-director Alyce Tzue talked Annecy through the artistic vision of adapting one of the most epic tales of all time.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
It's known for its resistance to powdery mildew and exceptional cold-tolerance, adapting to various environmental conditions.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
The renovation is adapting the building to an arts and culture complex and should be finished in the winter.
—
Mark Price
updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The approach is aimed at improving robots’ ability to perform delicate, variable tasks that have traditionally been difficult to automate, such as handling fragile components, adapting to changing object shapes and operating in dynamic environments.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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Discomfort often signals a gap worth adjusting.
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Most riders understand why the trip costs more on a rainy Friday afternoon than on a quiet Sunday morning; adjusting prices for weather, traffic, or supply is a transparent way to balance a market.
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The program includes Missoni and tailoring atelier Saman Amel trunk shows, and multi-brand personal shopping experiences.
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Rather than creating separate products for different audiences, JioHotstar aims to identify common viewing behaviors while tailoring experiences where necessary.
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Vice president of communications Erin Kaplan says the classic innerspring mattress delivered temperature-regulating, body-conforming comfort for her as a side sleeper.
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This design maximizes ocean views while conforming to the slope across five or possibly more levels.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bregman both tagged and advanced on the sequence, putting runners on second and third for Suzuki.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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Prince William joined her on the outing with a break from his usual navy suiting, instead rocking a beige suit jacket.
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This has been visible during Menšík’s run, with the combination of high bounce (in the first week’s heat) and slow conditions (in the cooler weather during the second) suiting his strike zone and contact point.
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“Adapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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