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
An adult action series, the webtoon Passion and ADN are adapting has scored 80 million views worldwide, said Passion Paris MD Caroline Audebert.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 23 June 2026
More news came with the confirmation that Netflix is adapting Kasumi Yasuda’s manga Fool Night as a series, with Atsushi Yukawa directing and animation studios Sunrise and Shaft producing.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
Widely hailed as the GOAT by former record-holder Klose, opposing coaches, and his teammates, Messi continues to perform at an elite level, adapting his game with superior soccer IQ.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
The platform is used to identify trends and how brands are adapting their strategies and pricing to navigate an increasingly complex landscape.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Ripa and Steps co-director Alyce Tzue talked Annecy through the artistic vision of adapting one of the most epic tales of all time.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2026
It's known for its resistance to powdery mildew and exceptional cold-tolerance, adapting to various environmental conditions.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
The renovation is adapting the building to an arts and culture complex and should be finished in the winter.
—Mark Price
updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 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
John Hopewell, Variety, 23 June 2026
More news came with the confirmation that Netflix is adapting Kasumi Yasuda’s manga Fool Night as a series, with Atsushi Yukawa directing and animation studios Sunrise and Shaft producing.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
Widely hailed as the GOAT by former record-holder Klose, opposing coaches, and his teammates, Messi continues to perform at an elite level, adapting his game with superior soccer IQ.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
The platform is used to identify trends and how brands are adapting their strategies and pricing to navigate an increasingly complex landscape.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Ripa and Steps co-director Alyce Tzue talked Annecy through the artistic vision of adapting one of the most epic tales of all time.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2026
It's known for its resistance to powdery mildew and exceptional cold-tolerance, adapting to various environmental conditions.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
The renovation is adapting the building to an arts and culture complex and should be finished in the winter.
—Mark Price
updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapting
Verb
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Discomfort often signals a gap worth adjusting.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Most riders understand why the trip costs more on a rainy Friday afternoon than on a quiet Sunday morning; adjusting prices for weather, traffic, or supply is a transparent way to balance a market.—
Ravi Dhar,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Verb
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The program includes Missoni and tailoring atelier Saman Amel trunk shows, and multi-brand personal shopping experiences.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Rather than creating separate products for different audiences, JioHotstar aims to identify common viewing behaviors while tailoring experiences where necessary.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Pride in Production initiative from Pink Triangle Press has key industry backing and aims to drive more acceptance for Two spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non conforming people working in Canada’s screen sectors.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 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
Verb
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Then there’s writing it, and then there’s putting it out.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Despite her shooting woes, Clark still controlled the game by consistently putting teammates in position to score.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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This has been visible during Menšík’s run, with the combination of high bounce (in the first week’s heat) and slow conditions (in the cooler weather during the second) suiting his strike zone and contact point.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Acting as an easy alternative to trousers, the skirt instantly softens tailoring and lends a more undone, modern feel to suiting.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Adapting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapting. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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