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
Meanwhile, Kawamura’s twisty, Escher-esque thriller adapts a refreshingly original video game to find a man trapped in a Japanese metro station with no way out.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
The system also adapts to emergencies in real time.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 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
The first season of Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole adapts the fifth book, The Devil's Star, where a gruesome killer is taken into custody and Harry is tasked with handling him extrajudicially before he is brought to trial.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Life grows, adapts and changes over time to better fit its environment.
—Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Robinson uses rats in her research to understand how the brain adapts to emotions and how that affects behavior.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
The story of Megyn Kelly’s transformation is, in many ways, the story of what happens when a traditional television career collides with the influencer economy — and loses, then adapts.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Through continuous learning, the system adapts to complex environments over time, reducing path deviation and improving efficiency.
—New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
The system also adapts to emergencies in real time.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 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
The first season of Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole adapts the fifth book, The Devil's Star, where a gruesome killer is taken into custody and Harry is tasked with handling him extrajudicially before he is brought to trial.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Life grows, adapts and changes over time to better fit its environment.
—Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Robinson uses rats in her research to understand how the brain adapts to emotions and how that affects behavior.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
The story of Megyn Kelly’s transformation is, in many ways, the story of what happens when a traditional television career collides with the influencer economy — and loses, then adapts.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Through continuous learning, the system adapts to complex environments over time, reducing path deviation and improving efficiency.
—New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
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Whether the streaming platform adjusts its approach for future broadcasts like the Home Run Derby and Field of Dreams game remains to be seen.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The adaptive noise cancellation automatically adjusts to your environment to silence distractions, and the four digital beamforming microphones keep your voice crystal clear during calls, even in windy outdoor conditions.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The strategy conforms to Avylo's mission of ensuring precision indoor environments are affordable and convenient to contemporary homes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 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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That intimate setup suits the candid subject matter of the new record, whose incubation—and attendant health scare—is among the topics explored in Philip Sherburne’s recent profile, Bill Callahan Laughs at Death.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Scent is all about personal preference, so choose a fragrance that suits your style.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Carryboy puts the wet bathroom directly across the aisle and has the kitchen block extend out into the rear of the side entryway.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the options — from headers to fabric types — puts you in a stronger position to make choices that truly serve your space and your daily life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Adapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapts. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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