as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
after going on the night shift, he found it difficult to adjust his sleep schedule adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to your taste
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Recent Examples of adjust
At the streaming giant’s request, both Kalshi and Polymarket have now removed Spotify’s logo from their markets and adjusted their language to avoid implying that Spotify had verified its chart results.
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Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
Fullback Max Spring, falling in a tackle, was hit high by Love who didn't adjust his height.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
That limit will be adjusted for cost of living starting in 2027.
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Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Prices have been relatively flat over the past few years, especially after adjusted for inflation.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
Fullback Max Spring, falling in a tackle, was hit high by Love who didn't adjust his height.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
That limit will be adjusted for cost of living starting in 2027.
—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Prices have been relatively flat over the past few years, especially after adjusted for inflation.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for adjust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjust
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Organizations that approach this thoughtfully, measure outcomes carefully, and remain willing to adapt will be in the best position to determine whether a four-day workweek truly works for their business long-term.
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Staff members assess each child's needs and tailor the lessons accordingly.
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They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
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Female leads typically conform to the mainstream beauty standard of pale, young and thin.
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Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.
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In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0.
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Go on, put the 131-cube (2,147 cc) monster engine into that one.
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Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.
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These companies have been accustomed to selling products that emerged from lab work 10 or 20 years before and are now trying to speed up the commercialization timelines to suit an era of more advanced robotics and AI.
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“Adjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjust. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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