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
Artist and writer Kevin Mellon is adapting the graphic novel from the feature script written by Peykoff and the Neese Brothers, who are known as co-executive producers of The Umbrella Academy.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
The book has recently been reissued at what feels like a propitious moment, when modern treatments of Greek myth proliferate, many of them adapting stories about destiny and order for a chaotic and individualistic time.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
These needs include adapting to the increase in remote work and virtual schooling by providing spaces that can be used for those online needs, said Robert Rhoades, assistant director of community services.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
The dense mythology may challenge some viewers, but even GOT had early hurdles in adapting its source material.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
For Clotheshorse Anonymous in the Preston Forest Village shopping center in North Dallas, this means adapting in real time.
—Mari Sato, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Agencies are adapting by integrating AI tools into their creative pipelines or establishing in-house AI labs.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
Each person needed something specific from me, and adapting to that was wonderful.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
Company officials said adapting the system for use with an unmanned surface vehicle builds on more than 30 years of in-fleet experience in airborne mine countermeasures.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
The book has recently been reissued at what feels like a propitious moment, when modern treatments of Greek myth proliferate, many of them adapting stories about destiny and order for a chaotic and individualistic time.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
These needs include adapting to the increase in remote work and virtual schooling by providing spaces that can be used for those online needs, said Robert Rhoades, assistant director of community services.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
The dense mythology may challenge some viewers, but even GOT had early hurdles in adapting its source material.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
For Clotheshorse Anonymous in the Preston Forest Village shopping center in North Dallas, this means adapting in real time.
—Mari Sato, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Agencies are adapting by integrating AI tools into their creative pipelines or establishing in-house AI labs.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
Each person needed something specific from me, and adapting to that was wonderful.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
Company officials said adapting the system for use with an unmanned surface vehicle builds on more than 30 years of in-fleet experience in airborne mine countermeasures.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
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Despite adjusting the practice structure, simplifying the call sheets, and even moving Whitt to the sideline, the Commanders found no solutions.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The team focused on modifying the electrode surface rather than repeatedly adjusting electrolyte formulations.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Still, Main Street entrepreneurs have shown remarkable agility in 2025—pivoting faster than big corporations when adopting new digital tools, experimenting with AI for marketing, and tailoring customer service to local tastes, Telyan says.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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People can lead healthier lives and use the feedback from their CGM to start tailoring their nutrition, which can help prevent diabetes in the future.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company is also conducting power-on tests of its first FAA-conforming aircraft.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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By County Set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) each year and based on home values, conforming loan limits are typically used to determine maximum loan amounts for many mortgage types.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
26 Nov. 2025
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Naval build-up China has built world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under Xi’s leadership, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep up.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even calling it a magazine is a conscious way of trying to distinguish the work producers are putting months and months of effort into recording and writing from what podcasting has become.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Education Department advised borrowers to use a Federal Student Aid Loan Simulator to estimate their monthly payment amount, determine their eligibility for repayment options, and choose a new plan suiting their goals and needs.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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