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
And more importantly, the Bulldogs should remain atop the SEC power rankings after adapting to and thriving against Tennessee’s frenetic style.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Injection wells may play a part in adapting Arizona infrastructure for a future under climate change, or at least a future of cheap renewable power.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Tsunoda's current contract expires at the end of 2025, and there isn't a strong chance of his contract extension happening any time soon, especially given his current struggles in adapting to the RB21 F1 car.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Platforms must evolve continuously, absorbing new algorithms, addressing new clinical needs and adapting to emerging threats.
—Amit S Phadnis, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Yes, that’s Lane Kiffin adapting by becoming a basketball goal (while also adapting by beating Arkansas 41-35 with Division II Ferris State transfer Trinidad Chambliss stepping in for Austin Simmons at QB).
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Even when submarines employed advanced decoys or drones to confuse the search, the AI maintained its pursuit, adapting in real time to stay on target.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Coon also joked that with so much time adapting the elaborate costumes, her daughter, born in the summer of 2021, thought that her mom's on-set dresser, Brian, was her father.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The Trust Protocol has set minimum requirements for its Field Partner Program, adapting regenerative agriculture frameworks from major organizations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Injection wells may play a part in adapting Arizona infrastructure for a future under climate change, or at least a future of cheap renewable power.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Tsunoda's current contract expires at the end of 2025, and there isn't a strong chance of his contract extension happening any time soon, especially given his current struggles in adapting to the RB21 F1 car.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Platforms must evolve continuously, absorbing new algorithms, addressing new clinical needs and adapting to emerging threats.
—Amit S Phadnis, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Yes, that’s Lane Kiffin adapting by becoming a basketball goal (while also adapting by beating Arkansas 41-35 with Division II Ferris State transfer Trinidad Chambliss stepping in for Austin Simmons at QB).
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Even when submarines employed advanced decoys or drones to confuse the search, the AI maintained its pursuit, adapting in real time to stay on target.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Coon also joked that with so much time adapting the elaborate costumes, her daughter, born in the summer of 2021, thought that her mom's on-set dresser, Brian, was her father.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The Trust Protocol has set minimum requirements for its Field Partner Program, adapting regenerative agriculture frameworks from major organizations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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Nonetheless, with policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Adaptation shapes responses to match the level of risk, guiding users in the moment, and adjusting trust dynamically.—
Steve Riley,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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From hospital labs to telehealth platforms, algorithms are analyzing scans, predicting heart attacks, and tailoring treatments based on genetic data.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Effective leaders acknowledge these diverse reactions, tailoring their communication and support accordingly.—
Kotter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The statement says appropriate steps have been taken to address the situation while conforming to the law but didn't say what those actions were, according to the South Bend Tribune.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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Women are gaining ground not by conforming to traditional leadership norms but by reshaping them.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The driver who takes you into the park is putting his kids through school.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Always air-dry liners rather than putting them in the dryer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Kravitz and her stylist, Danielle Goldberg, have embraced nonchalant suiting on her press tour.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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Regina King at 53 owns the room in powerful suiting and plunging necklines with sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Adapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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