adapts

verb

present tense third-person singular of adapt
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 Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang star in the movie that adapts the Capcom video game centering on a combat tournament. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 The bike also adapts to individual riding styles and personalizes pedal-assist in real time, and its body is modular so users can easily swap its seat and wheels to accommodate cargo or different terrain. — Charlotte Hu, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Apple says its interface adapts to viewing distance, displaying basic information from across the room and greater detail as someone approaches. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 The movie, directed by Siân Heder and starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, adapts Gabrielle Zevin’s best-selling novel about game developers. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Gerwig explained that the classic-rock warhorse matches her vision of the film, which adapts Lewis’ origin story for Narnia. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026 The body eventually adapts to compensate for this loss of function. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 In the meantime, we’re left to deal with a motorless John Cena vehicle that adapts a popular brand of small toy cars designed for creative young children into a bloated adventure saga designed for and about dissatisfied suburban fortysomethings. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 For example, a tutoring service where the AI adapts to how a student learns. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
  1. adjusts
  2. conforms
  3. tailors
  4. suits
  5. puts
Verb
  • The utility adjusts the rates based on its costs before billing customers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The city typically requests these bonds every two years but adjusts the prices.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjusts
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
Definition of conforms
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
Definition of tailors
Verb
  • The style’s lightweight build also suits transitional seasons, which could extend its appeal well into spring.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Look for a silhouette that suits her personal style rather than chasing whatever trend is dominating social media.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of suits
Verb
  • But even that sentiment puts him at odds with Scott, one of his most loyal supporters who, for eight years, held the job that Donalds seeks.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • That puts the onus on buyers and sellers to perform their own due diligence.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of puts

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“Adapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapts. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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