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
Indensity adapts to real-world places—rising vertically next to communities, businesses, and high-value assets—without the sprawling land requirements of traditional grid-scale storage.
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CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Technology that adapts to the child Chau’s approach starts with a principle.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Dropping ahead of the Winter Olympics, Finding Her Edge adapts Jennifer Lacopelli’s YA novel about a figure skater (Madelyn Keys) training for the world championships.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar also star in the thriller that adapts author Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
The technology adapts to space – not the other way around.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Hiking Hiking is a hobby that adapts easily to different energy levels, abilities, and seasons.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Researchers at Acronis found that the malware adapts its messages based on the time of day.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Technology that adapts to the child Chau’s approach starts with a principle.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Dropping ahead of the Winter Olympics, Finding Her Edge adapts Jennifer Lacopelli’s YA novel about a figure skater (Madelyn Keys) training for the world championships.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar also star in the thriller that adapts author Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
The technology adapts to space – not the other way around.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Hiking Hiking is a hobby that adapts easily to different energy levels, abilities, and seasons.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Researchers at Acronis found that the malware adapts its messages based on the time of day.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
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There’s a slider there that changes the volume for the ringtone and alert tones, which adjusts the volume of alarms, incoming call noises and some other notifications.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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While the wind determines our direction, our skilled pilot adjusts our altitude, guiding us gently over the landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The knee-high design works in the same way as the tights, offering compression to improve circulation in a fashionable design that conforms to your shape.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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According to Luger, the flavors are bold but beautifully restrained and the space has an easy warmth that suits anything from a quick dinner to a longer evening.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Create a budget-friendly TV stand with a custom DIY that suits your needs.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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This puts American battery and mineral recyclers at a competitive disadvantage against recyclers in Basel member countries — including China.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The versatile beach takes up a mile-long stretch just beyond downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, which puts it walking distance from a whole bunch of cute shops and restaurants.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Adapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapts. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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