as in adaptable
capable of being readily changed
quantities that are easily adjustable if you're cooking for a larger crowd
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Recent Examples of adjustable
Even the arm and backrests are adjustable to provide the maximum amount of comfort while lounging.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
With adjustable speed settings and options for hard or soft surfaces, the game grows with players and adapts to any space.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
On-ear headphones usually have adjustable bands for a more comfortable fit.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
The Amber Hammered Glass Candle Warmer Lamp adds warmth and elegance to your home with its textured amber glass shade and gold-tone adjustable pole.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
The twin-tube aluminum frame and the fully adjustable 41-mm upside-down Showa SFF-BP fork are carried over as is, from its predecessor.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Atlas is built with adjustable power levels, allowing operators to scale effects depending on the mission.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The adjustable straps are lightly padded, and the entire device only weighs 11 pounds with an empty bag.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Heated and ventilated front seats, heated armrests and steering wheel, a power tilting and telescoping steering column and adjustable ambient lighting are all standard.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
With adjustable speed settings and options for hard or soft surfaces, the game grows with players and adapts to any space.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
On-ear headphones usually have adjustable bands for a more comfortable fit.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
The Amber Hammered Glass Candle Warmer Lamp adds warmth and elegance to your home with its textured amber glass shade and gold-tone adjustable pole.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
The twin-tube aluminum frame and the fully adjustable 41-mm upside-down Showa SFF-BP fork are carried over as is, from its predecessor.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Atlas is built with adjustable power levels, allowing operators to scale effects depending on the mission.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The adjustable straps are lightly padded, and the entire device only weighs 11 pounds with an empty bag.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Heated and ventilated front seats, heated armrests and steering wheel, a power tilting and telescoping steering column and adjustable ambient lighting are all standard.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustable
Adjective
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While mountain lions are highly adaptable to various ecosystems, their numbers declined historically due to being hunted by fearful humans.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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These adaptable machines could be deployed in environments currently too dangerous or inaccessible for humans or conventional robots.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, if an employee purchases eligible health care items or services during furlough, they can’t be reimbursed from a flexible spending account until the worker returns to pay status and payroll deductions can be made.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tourists are still enjoying Michigan's lineup of dynamic fall events amid Apple Month and Michigan Agritourism Month this October and are flexible to changing fall color patterns, said Nick Nerbonne, media and digital director for Travel Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, opt for a model with a heat dial or other variable temperature controls for greater control over the brush’s temperature.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Ohio Department of Transportation was also urged to implement a statewide strategy for the use of variable speed limits, where traffic can be slowed in the event of congestion.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The ability to create alterable 3D environments could make games more dynamic for players and offer developers new ways to prove out concepts and level designs.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Adjustable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustable. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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