adapts

present tense third-person singular of adapt

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Recent Examples of adapts 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 The first major Frankenstein film liberally adapts the source material, but in lieu of staging the novel as written, James Whale leans into expressionistic production design and Gothic spectacle. Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025 Need a reliable duffle bag that adapts to any trip? Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Studios is also the division that adapts the paper’s reporting to pitch Hollywood projects, and has seen success with Bravo’s Dirty John and articles optioned for features, including for the film Rosemead starring Lucy Liu. Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025 The key is a personalized approach that adapts as patients’ needs evolve over time. Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025 Learning from the wind The company revealed that the new wind turbine adapts to changing wind conditions in real time. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025 Alfouti talks about self-awareness before self-care, promotes walking goals instead of weight goals, and adapts Zumba routines to Khaliji and dabke dance styles. Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
Verb
  • Dieting can affect your metabolism as your body adjusts to getting fewer calories.
    Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The therapeutic support core adjusts to your body’s curves, virtually eliminating pressure points.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The high-compression fabric conforms to the body, while the double-layered waistband ensures a secure fit.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The oversized chair is ideal for patios, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position, offering comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The bacon cheeseburger, with plenty of thick-cut bacon, suits us just fine.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
  • For both, the calm companionship of senior dogs suits their life perfectly.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The new browser looks a lot like traditional ones such as Google Chrome, but puts ChatGPT at the center of the browsing experience and weaves AI into the user experience.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Instead, the country has pioneered a Blue Economy—an ocean-first approach that puts conservation before consumption, sustainability before spectacle.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Adapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapts. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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