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
Ava Reid’s novel has such a singular pulse and loyal audience, and with Emma Donoghue adapting and Kari Skogland directing, this project brings together artists with a fearless command of tone and character.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 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
Those efforts went beyond dubbing audio in different languages to include adapting jokes and other details in the script.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 June 2026
Gore Verbinski did a terrific job adapting Japanese horror film Ringu for American audiences, but the opening sequence of The Ring sparked an equally legendary Scary Movie parody for a reason.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The couple, now preparing to welcome their first baby, are excited to see how the space will soften further, adapting to tiny feet and a little more chaos.
—Aditi Sharma, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
For many carriers, adapting existing infrastructure without disrupting efficiency models remains one of the largest barriers to change.
—Omar Leigh, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
These proposals recognize that leaving decisions about adapting houses located in vulnerable areas up to individual homeowners is ineffective.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The companies best positioned for the next decade may not necessarily be the ones deploying AI the fastest, but those building organisational systems capable of adapting alongside it.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 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
Those efforts went beyond dubbing audio in different languages to include adapting jokes and other details in the script.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 June 2026
Gore Verbinski did a terrific job adapting Japanese horror film Ringu for American audiences, but the opening sequence of The Ring sparked an equally legendary Scary Movie parody for a reason.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The couple, now preparing to welcome their first baby, are excited to see how the space will soften further, adapting to tiny feet and a little more chaos.
—Aditi Sharma, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
For many carriers, adapting existing infrastructure without disrupting efficiency models remains one of the largest barriers to change.
—Omar Leigh, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
These proposals recognize that leaving decisions about adapting houses located in vulnerable areas up to individual homeowners is ineffective.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The companies best positioned for the next decade may not necessarily be the ones deploying AI the fastest, but those building organisational systems capable of adapting alongside it.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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The idea is to shift sunscreen from a once-in-the-morning habit into something more informed and responsive – adjusting reminders and guidance around actual exposure, skin profile, and daily behavior.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 June 2026
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Unlocking the private sector The global market for critical minerals is adjusting to new demand signals, finding substitutes, shifting supply chains, and boosting extraction at existing sites and in new geographies.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
15 June 2026
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In the case of Oz, a team of producers and AI specialists produced an entirely new version of the 1939 classic, tailoring it to the unique dimensions and fidelity of Sphere.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Traditionally, presidents have responded to this burden by tailoring the part to the occasion.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Only the third-ever executive producer of the long-running program, Owens shared that the secret to the show’s success was in its resistance to conforming.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Loans that meet these guidelines are conforming loans; loans that do not are nonconforming.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
2 June 2026
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Down by 29 at one point, the Knicks stormed all the way back, putting Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Miami Host Committee officials and local politicians were at the Fan Festival on Wednesday as workers bustled around putting the final touches on the park.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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While used in everything from suiting to hats to outerwear, the fabric’s most enduring expression is the tweed jacket, often in rich patterns including herringbones, glen plaids, and checks.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
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With the sharper lines of suiting, bold shoulders eventually took over as a more modern signal of power — and a new way to take up space.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Adapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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