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
Claire Dederer talks to Jodi-Ann Burey about speechwriting, authenticity, and adapting a TED Talk into a book.
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Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Jensen spent the vast majority of his time adapting to the pitching staff and forging a bond with teammates.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
And that remains their main source of concern — that the challenge of adapting to a third different manager and a third approach (albeit one similar in style to Nuno) might prove to be too much.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
In the future, Delta Concierge will add more features to the service for travelers, adapting it over time.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The film delves into the then-trendy topic of the occult, adapting Ira Levin’s best-selling novel about a pregnant woman (Mia Farrow) in a stylish Manhattan apartment building who slowly realizes that her husband (John Cassavetes) is in league with the Satanists downstairs.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The report came on the heels of GM adapting to slower-than-expected electric vehicle demand, and a shifting regulatory landscape, Reuters reported.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
The transformation of Mall of the Emirates, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, signals a bold reinvestment into brick-and-mortar retail and a formula for how shopping destinations are adapting to meet the demands of increasingly sophisticated consumers.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
As businesses embrace digital transformation, they are focused on adapting these tools responsibly and incorporating new tools with minimal disruption while maximizing outcomes.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Jensen spent the vast majority of his time adapting to the pitching staff and forging a bond with teammates.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
And that remains their main source of concern — that the challenge of adapting to a third different manager and a third approach (albeit one similar in style to Nuno) might prove to be too much.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
In the future, Delta Concierge will add more features to the service for travelers, adapting it over time.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The film delves into the then-trendy topic of the occult, adapting Ira Levin’s best-selling novel about a pregnant woman (Mia Farrow) in a stylish Manhattan apartment building who slowly realizes that her husband (John Cassavetes) is in league with the Satanists downstairs.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The report came on the heels of GM adapting to slower-than-expected electric vehicle demand, and a shifting regulatory landscape, Reuters reported.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
The transformation of Mall of the Emirates, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, signals a bold reinvestment into brick-and-mortar retail and a formula for how shopping destinations are adapting to meet the demands of increasingly sophisticated consumers.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
As businesses embrace digital transformation, they are focused on adapting these tools responsibly and incorporating new tools with minimal disruption while maximizing outcomes.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This novel follows a sophomore seeking popularity and refuge in an elite sorority and an adjunct professor adjusting to new motherhood.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Eva Longoria Longoria gave women’s tailoring a sensual spin in a mini look with an oversize, single-breasted blazer.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Neither Baicker nor Bitton, the Harvard professor, has studied Mango House, but both see the clinic’s strength as tailoring care to the local community.—
Helen Ouyang,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2025, the conforming loan limit for a single-family home is $1,209,750.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both shows mix humor, philosophy, and principled outrage, riding the roller coaster of daily life in a world of stunning beauty and glaring injustice instead of conforming to any prepackaged TV format.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Turn on music or a podcast and fill a few spare minutes wiping down surfaces, dusting, or putting things away.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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With the symptoms of climate crisis increasingly felt by people and businesses, including those within the art world, the Fondation Beyeler is making a statement by putting ecological stewardship on par with artistic curation.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is a collection that showcased the American designer’s ability to intertwine tweedy suiting with rich velvet dresses, antique ivory and gold finishings, and glamorous eveningwear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meghan Markle exchanged power suiting for elevated business casual dressing in pieces by Ralph Lauren on Friday for her speaking engagement with Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Festival in New York City.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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