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
The project, selected for Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), adapts Chinese-American author Ying Chang Compestine’s bestselling 2016 YA book into a feature-length collection of four interconnected tales.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Everything is without self-consciousness, and adapts and adapts, and just is.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
While the rest of the country gradually adapts, Arizona is among the nine states leading this evolution.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Serviceberry adapts to a variety of soil types.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Even so, its action sequences are beautifully animated, and both the original Hellsing and the Ultimate series (the latter more faithfully adapts the manga) are supernatural-horror classics of the form.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Building resilience is also crucial, and this includes retaining financial reserves to manage the cash flow burden of diversification, maintaining safety stock for essential commodities, and dynamic pricing that adapts to tariffs.
—Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Their blend of certified organic cotton, lyocell, polyester, and elastane lends a soft and stretchy feel that adapts to your body.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Everything is without self-consciousness, and adapts and adapts, and just is.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
While the rest of the country gradually adapts, Arizona is among the nine states leading this evolution.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Serviceberry adapts to a variety of soil types.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Even so, its action sequences are beautifully animated, and both the original Hellsing and the Ultimate series (the latter more faithfully adapts the manga) are supernatural-horror classics of the form.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Building resilience is also crucial, and this includes retaining financial reserves to manage the cash flow burden of diversification, maintaining safety stock for essential commodities, and dynamic pricing that adapts to tariffs.
—Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Their blend of certified organic cotton, lyocell, polyester, and elastane lends a soft and stretchy feel that adapts to your body.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
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To maintain precision, KIMM developed a reinforcement learning algorithm that continuously adjusts the nozzle’s aiming angle using six degrees of freedom acceleration data to compensate for wave and hull movement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The spray nozzle adjusts from a fine mist to a steady stream for careful quantity control.—
Nicole Pyles,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Golub said the project fully conforms to Antioch’s General Plan, zoning standards, and housing element requirements and that the city had already confirmed its compliance.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The high-compression fabric conforms to the body, while the double-layered waistband ensures a secure fit.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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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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When purse shopping, there are endless options, but finding one that suits your personal style and needs is key.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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This plan suits renters, budget-minded households or anyone who wants a transparent, no-contract monthly internet service without surprises.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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This kind of price tag puts Tucker in reach of teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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One alternate ending in particular puts the phenomenon in a different light.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Adapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapts. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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