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
Without the need for manual adjustments, this system automatically adapts to your spine's contours to provide constant support.
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New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
If an octopus population adapts to a new ecological niche with different chemical conditions, Di Cosmo argues, its sensory receptors might shift to better detect the available prey.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
And so Dort adapts in his own, peculiar way.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
While this can be useful, LeafFilter’s system adapts to new or existing gutters, which can end up saving you money.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Company adapts to rising tensions The company has already taken steps to respond to the growing instability.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The plot, spread thin to the point of breaking even at a scant 98 minutes, loosely adapts that of the original game.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Gradually, the upper part of the intestine adapts into a sort of stomach.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Venture capitalist and Benchmark general partner Bill Gurley said the AI boom is no different from other eras of rapidly evolving technology, in which layoffs happen, but the labor market ultimately adapts and stabilizes.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
If an octopus population adapts to a new ecological niche with different chemical conditions, Di Cosmo argues, its sensory receptors might shift to better detect the available prey.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
And so Dort adapts in his own, peculiar way.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
While this can be useful, LeafFilter’s system adapts to new or existing gutters, which can end up saving you money.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Company adapts to rising tensions The company has already taken steps to respond to the growing instability.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The plot, spread thin to the point of breaking even at a scant 98 minutes, loosely adapts that of the original game.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Gradually, the upper part of the intestine adapts into a sort of stomach.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Venture capitalist and Benchmark general partner Bill Gurley said the AI boom is no different from other eras of rapidly evolving technology, in which layoffs happen, but the labor market ultimately adapts and stabilizes.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
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In recent years, Ticketmaster has adopted dynamic pricing—a system that adjusts ticket prices in real time according to demand.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In Sleep mode, the purifier runs at a low fan speed to reduce noise, while Auto mode adjusts the fan speed based on air quality.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the cork in the footbed gradually conforms to my foot’s shape.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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Through gestures big and small, Bruce Friedrich conforms to the archetype of a lifelong anti-meat crusader.—
Andrew Zaleski,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 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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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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Add this popular accent chair with a mid-century look that suits any space and comes with a pillow for lower back support.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some stuff suits you better, some stuff doesn’t.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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The victory evens the Rangers’ record at 5-5, which puts them a half-game behind the Astros in the AL West.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Adapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapts. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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