adjustable

adjective

Definition of adjustablenext
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 While most of the system’s weight rests on its clear base, it is held upright by an adjustable stand that connects near the top of the system’s back panel and extends outward to form an A-frame ladder. — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026 The simplest way to think about it is to imagine the grid gaining millions of tiny batteries, generators, and adjustable loads. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026 The Sasha features a top-zippered hobo silhouette with a versatile, adjustable strap and interior zipper pocket to keep you organized. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 The answer wasn’t to calculate a better average but to make cockpits adjustable. — Manjot Pal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The construction pairs adjustable foam with pocket coils, which iSense says combines familiar hybrid components with the option for each sleeper to adjust how firm or soft their side feels. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Its monochrome ePaper panel runs at 235 PPI, with anti-aliasing to smooth fine text and an adjustable front light that can shift between warmer and cooler tones. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 The elevated mortgage rates are driving more prospective homebuyers to adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 Some models add heated humidifiers and adjustable pressure settings. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustable
  1. adaptable
  2. flexible
  3. changing
  4. variable
  5. alterable
  6. varying
Adjective
  • That modular approach is intended to keep ROMULUS adaptable as the Navy’s requirements and operating environments evolve.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Without structured organizational support, even the most capable and adaptable employees will face limits.
    — Christine Muldoon, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of adaptable
Adjective
  • Goldener Hirsch has a residence rental program that is extremely family-friendly with flexible sleeping arrangements, welcome kits for the kiddos, and babysitting services.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • As Chinese politics regress, such flexible problem solving is giving way to rigid orthodoxy.
    — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • This might be the moment to plot a California trip with more changing leaves and less traffic.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The difference is not the map, but how changing conditions are interpreted along the way.
    — Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of changing
Adjective
  • As far as tech goes, the 377-footer has a trio of 900 kW variable-speed permanent-magnet generators running on HVO with fuel cells and a 5 MWh battery pack.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There’s now a dual-stage air-to-water charge cooler that lowers temperatures from the variable-geometry turbo.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of variable
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of alterable
Adjective
  • This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Definition of varying

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“Adjustable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustable. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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