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
Fiction does not compensate for a lack of information but makes room for—and adapts itself to—the formal possibilities and modes of engagement opened by other genres.
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The team says that apart from proving the hardware works in space, these results offer insights into how the human brain adapts to the void.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
But experience elsewhere shows that traffic adapts quickly; congestion does not meaningfully increase, and navigation actually becomes more intuitive.
—Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Mahan is committed to the farm-to-fork sensibility, but also adapts to customers’ tastes, including a kid-friendly barbecue chicken pizza.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Saturday reveals who adapts best when their initial game plan falters.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
This positions the company for more robust growth as the industry adapts to prioritize AI workloads.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
As for the evolution of Benophie (the couple nickname for Benedict and Sophie), their book fans will most assuredly be pleased with how the show adapts passionate scenes like those at his country retreat, called My Cottage.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Harry adapts, relying on Ben’s Gen-Z relative (Victoria Moroles), a computer whiz who handles the digital transactions Harry would never be able to —or want to — master.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The team says that apart from proving the hardware works in space, these results offer insights into how the human brain adapts to the void.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
But experience elsewhere shows that traffic adapts quickly; congestion does not meaningfully increase, and navigation actually becomes more intuitive.
—Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Mahan is committed to the farm-to-fork sensibility, but also adapts to customers’ tastes, including a kid-friendly barbecue chicken pizza.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Saturday reveals who adapts best when their initial game plan falters.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
This positions the company for more robust growth as the industry adapts to prioritize AI workloads.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
As for the evolution of Benophie (the couple nickname for Benedict and Sophie), their book fans will most assuredly be pleased with how the show adapts passionate scenes like those at his country retreat, called My Cottage.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Harry adapts, relying on Ben’s Gen-Z relative (Victoria Moroles), a computer whiz who handles the digital transactions Harry would never be able to —or want to — master.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
Verb
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The dining table then attaches and adjusts in between those benches for outdoor dining.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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In this case, start with a small amount and increase gradually as your body adjusts.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If the measure does not pass with a simple majority, Menlo Park’s Planning Commission is expected to hold hearings in late 2026 or early 2027 to review whether the project conforms to the city’s general plan.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Everything conforms to muscle memory.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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As much as short hair suits Joey King, this shoulder-length, blunt cut with bangs might just be even more stunning.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the initial meeting between Isabel and Pat, this intimacy feels borderline intrusive in a manner that suits the scene.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cathy goes to wipe her fingers on her skirt, but Heathcliff instead grabs her hand and puts her fingers in his mouth.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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This approach puts him in good stead ahead of next year’s election.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Adapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapts. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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