as in adjusts
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 adapts
Instead of selling a standardized workflow across sectors, the winning play may be offering sector-specific intelligence that adapts to how each industry actually works.
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Michael Jacobides, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Indie horror darling David Bruckner has been tapped to direct the feature project that adapts the upcoming book by Marcus Kliewer and that was initially set up as short story in 2022.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Flung Out of Space A true labor of love by one of New Queer Cinema’s most notable directors, Carol adapts a novel that stands out among other pieces of mid-century lesbian pulp for its happy(ish) ending.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Sweet viburnum adapts to a wide range of soil conditions and grows quickly to create a privacy screen.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Hushjet Mini Cool takes what Dyson has learned over the years from making home fan tech and adapts it for a smaller, personal product.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
How Hafley adapts to coaching at the NFL level will be worth observation.
—Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Be that city that adapts, moves forward, builds and rebuilds, figures it out, gets big things done.
—Gia Biagi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Without the need for manual adjustments, this system automatically adapts to your spine's contours to provide constant support.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Michael Jacobides, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Indie horror darling David Bruckner has been tapped to direct the feature project that adapts the upcoming book by Marcus Kliewer and that was initially set up as short story in 2022.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Flung Out of Space A true labor of love by one of New Queer Cinema’s most notable directors, Carol adapts a novel that stands out among other pieces of mid-century lesbian pulp for its happy(ish) ending.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Sweet viburnum adapts to a wide range of soil conditions and grows quickly to create a privacy screen.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Hushjet Mini Cool takes what Dyson has learned over the years from making home fan tech and adapts it for a smaller, personal product.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
How Hafley adapts to coaching at the NFL level will be worth observation.
—Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Be that city that adapts, moves forward, builds and rebuilds, figures it out, gets big things done.
—Gia Biagi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Without the need for manual adjustments, this system automatically adapts to your spine's contours to provide constant support.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
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This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Most TVs have an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the panel brightness based on the room's lighting.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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He's taken a step back from touring and relearned how to create music in a way that suits his condition, including a new approach to playing the guitar.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Transferring them into a coordinated set of vessels — glass, ceramic or matte white, whatever suits your taste — turns the everyday into something that looks intentional.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the first slide, the movie star sat in a chair as Pita puts the finishing touches on her bangs with longer pieces on the sides.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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By removing the face as a theatre of psychology, Raphael puts an unusual pressure on the rest of the painting to communicate and produce feeling.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Adapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapts. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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