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
Year-round programming adapts to the seasons, with both kids' and teen programs ensuring young travelers are entertained while adults relax with activities, spa treatments, or quiet meals.
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Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
This season adapts Anne Rice’s novel of the same name, which is told from the perspective of Lestat, played by Reid, and transforms him into a touring musician.
—Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
As estrogen levels fluctuate and decline, the brain adapts, and that adaptation may explain why menopause can feel cognitive, emotional and physical all at once.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
Japan and India, two of Prime Video’s largest markets in Asia, illustrate how that strategy adapts to local audience behavior.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
As days turn into years, the neighborhood is overrun by wildlife and the family adapts by cultivating food indoors.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The sneaker features a removable arch-support insole that adapts to your foot shape and a bootie-heel design that supports and secures your foot in place.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Writer Jordan Tannahill adapts his own novel for the series, and Janicza Bravo (whose credits include Zola, Poker Face, and The Bear) directs.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 June 2026
The body adapts to the daily dose, blunting caffeine’s impact on blood pressure, mental alertness and exercise performance.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
This season adapts Anne Rice’s novel of the same name, which is told from the perspective of Lestat, played by Reid, and transforms him into a touring musician.
—Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
As estrogen levels fluctuate and decline, the brain adapts, and that adaptation may explain why menopause can feel cognitive, emotional and physical all at once.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
Japan and India, two of Prime Video’s largest markets in Asia, illustrate how that strategy adapts to local audience behavior.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
As days turn into years, the neighborhood is overrun by wildlife and the family adapts by cultivating food indoors.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The sneaker features a removable arch-support insole that adapts to your foot shape and a bootie-heel design that supports and secures your foot in place.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Writer Jordan Tannahill adapts his own novel for the series, and Janicza Bravo (whose credits include Zola, Poker Face, and The Bear) directs.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 June 2026
The body adapts to the daily dose, blunting caffeine’s impact on blood pressure, mental alertness and exercise performance.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapts
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Caffeine-free pre-workouts are another option for keeping training intensity up while the body adjusts.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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While it may always be most readily associated with Wall Street antagonist Gordon Gekko—who Flusser famously outfitted—the business also tailors for women.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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Amazon tailors the product inventory to each location and uses artificial intelligence and other technology to analyze what customers buy, as well as when and how often.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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In an Outsite survey, 60% of participants reported having a home base, suggesting the model also suits frequent work travelers and people with flexible schedules who want structure and community without a long-term lease.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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If poor flowering persists year after year, consider planting a different variety of tomatoes that better suits your climate.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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There are other awards given to restaurants and the hospitality industry but the James Beard Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, puts a premium on discovery and on American cuisine.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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That’s when competition will heat up for roster spots, as first-year coach John Harbaugh puts his imprint on the roster.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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