Synonyms of adapting

adapting

verb

present participle of adapt

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adjusting
• tailoring
• conforming
• putting
• suiting
• shaping
• editing
• preparing
• customizing
• fitting
• acclimating
• accommodating
• fashioning
• modifying
• conditioning
• transforming
• altering
• matching
• acclimatizing
• converting
• doctoring
• bending
• establishing
• readjusting
• equipping
• correcting
• revising
• tuning
• modeling
• reworking
• remaking
• redesigning
• gearing
• readapting
• orienting
• regulating
• harmonizing
• attuning
• rooting
• training
• reclaiming
• orientating
• recasting
• reinventing
• familiarizing
• squaring
• settling
• patterning
• remodeling
• acquainting
• recycling
• revamping
• rehearsing
• hardening
• refashioning
• reengineering
• redeveloping
• redoing
• accustoming
• refitting
• habituating
• readying
• refocusing
• toughening
• inuring
• priming
• phasing
• rigging
• naturalizing
• registering
• seasoning
• rejiggering
• refiguring
• making over
• habilitating
• fine-tuning
• fiddling (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misadjusting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adapting

For Garcia, evolution in her organization’s work is key, constantly listening to the community and adapting to meet people’s needs. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Most leaders say moving quickly and adapting is essential, but only a small number feel their organizations can keep up. — Angela Palo, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Aging in place means adapting a home so someone can continue living there safely and independently as their needs change. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Tucumcari has spent much of its history adapting to economic change. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026

Andrew Friedman is confident about the Dodgers’ bullpen adapting to late-inning, high-leverage situations in the playoffs no matter who might be called upon. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

In fact, even though there wasn't a lot of carbon dioxide in the tank, the microbes persisted, adapting to the conditions relatively quickly. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Some of these woes have been masked by higher movie ticket prices — which are expected to help boost the domestic box office above $10 billion for the first time since the pandemic — but the moviegoing industry is still adapting to new economics. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Once factory manufacturing lines are established and production costs drop, engineers can begin adapting the technology for the broader electrical grid. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026