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
Sweet viburnum adapts to a wide range of soil conditions and grows quickly to create a privacy screen.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
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Riders set a target heart-rate zone in the Avinox Ride app, and the motor automatically adjusts its output to keep them there.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 10,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Things move more regularly, bloating decreases and your stomach generally feels less chaotic once your gut adjusts.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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