adapts

present tense third-person singular of adapt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of adapts Hailing from PlayStation Productions, the Helldivers project adapts the 2015 game and its sequel that have collectively sold more than 12 million units. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 Wang’s film adapts Tanizaki Junichiro’s novel of the same name, relocating the story to present-day Tokyo, with Fan starring opposite Lily Franky and Kudoh Youki. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Technologies change, but the spirit of reading and making books adapts. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Its flexible modular design accommodates up to 1,000 kilometers of range and adapts easily to both charging and battery swapping. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 As well as starring, Preissner adapts the Keyes’ books for TV. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 As each new chance arises, Landon quickly adapts to the previous obstacle and faces something new entirely, taking him back to the beginning again. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 As the first generation of entrepreneurs adapts to the demands of international business, these companies are moving beyond simply selling products abroad and starting to behave like true multinationals. — Danny Vincent, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026 Leaving behind the 1996–2000 era of clunky plastic telephones with long cords and no internet, Scream 4 adapts to the times and introduces cell phones, webcams, laptops, and social media. — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
Verb
  • Once contact is made, the drone adjusts its grip, wraps its fingers around the branch, locks them together, and holds its position securely.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
  • It can be used as an alarm to wake your kids up in the morning, as well as a gradual sunrise or sunset lamp that gradually adjusts brightness.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Not every state conforms to the federal rules, and an investor’s residence may change over the holding period, so federal tax deferral doesn’t always produce identical state-tax treatment.
    — Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The Galaxy Watch has a Running Coach that tailors a plan to your current fitness level.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • LaFleur deftly tailors his pass concepts to the different skill sets of his receivers.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • While those companies are not named in the Boulder case, they are named as defendants in similar climate lawsuits filed across the country, suits that very likely would be affected by the high court’s ruling.
    — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The approach lets a student interested in welding, for instance, spend time in a welding course, meet a mentor, pursue an internship, and learn whether the work actually suits them.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Based on Douglass Wallop’s novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant, Damn Yankees puts a big league spin on the classic Faustian bargain, following a diehard baseball fan who makes a deal with the Devil to help his beloved team return to glory.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
  • That puts engine exhaust close to the booster while the vehicles separate.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Adapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapts. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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