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 businesses are adapting quickly.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Writer and composer Malloy is adapting his own book of the musical for the big screen and will also serve as executive producer.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Writer and composer Malloy is adapting his own book of a musical and will also serve as Executive Producer.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Still, she's found strength in adapting.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The suit physically moves a user's muscles in real time, adapting to whatever task is in front of them, with no pre-programmed routine required.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Tamping down negative feelings may provide short-term relief, but over time it is associated with greater stress on your body and more difficulty adapting.
—Keith M. Bellizzi, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Outfitters are used to adapting when confronted with low-water years.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The film shifts the focus from traditional narratives of policy and victimhood to the everyday experiences of individuals adapting to a life of constant threat, raising critical questions about whether these safety rituals signify true preparedness or a surrender to violence.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Writer and composer Malloy is adapting his own book of the musical for the big screen and will also serve as executive producer.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Writer and composer Malloy is adapting his own book of a musical and will also serve as Executive Producer.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Still, she's found strength in adapting.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The suit physically moves a user's muscles in real time, adapting to whatever task is in front of them, with no pre-programmed routine required.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Tamping down negative feelings may provide short-term relief, but over time it is associated with greater stress on your body and more difficulty adapting.
—Keith M. Bellizzi, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Outfitters are used to adapting when confronted with low-water years.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The film shifts the focus from traditional narratives of policy and victimhood to the everyday experiences of individuals adapting to a life of constant threat, raising critical questions about whether these safety rituals signify true preparedness or a surrender to violence.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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But goalie-specific coaches have been around for years, too, and may have some adjusting to do.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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After adjusting for a variety of factors, including smoking habits and marital status, the trend showed that becoming obese later in life still carried risks, but the danger compounded the longer people stayed obese.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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At times, Bieber appeared more focused on the livestream than the in-person crowd, referencing feedback from viewers and tailoring parts of the set in real time.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Standard wedding orders take four to eight weeks, but the store can sometimes accommodate urgent, last-minute requests (like tailoring a suit in under 24 hours), Steve Bernick said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2026
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Instead of imitating other instruments and conforming to conventional musical ideas, Buchla (and Ciani) set out to create a paradigm based on harnessing the flow of electricity itself.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some hedge funds and financial services firms are buying businesses' tariff refund claims, putting money in importers' pockets immediately, while taking on the administrative burden of applying for a refund, according to Flexport's Manders.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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When the Hornets needed a 3 late in the game, Hornets coach Charles Lee chose against putting Knueppel in the game.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 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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Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Adapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapting. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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