ADJUSTED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of adjusted

as in adapted

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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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Adjective

When shopping for petite skirts, dresses, or bottoms, look for ones designed with adjusted proportions—not just shorter hems or inseams—so everything hits where it’s supposed to. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 July 2026 The fuel price spike did cut into Delta’s second-quarter earnings, as adjusted income fell $358 million, or 26%. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Verb

Where economic growth was more gradual, men adjusted better to taking on more household duties, making raising kids with them more appealing. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Its bitterness, carbonation and aromatics were adjusted for flight. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjusted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted

Adjective

It was also nominated for best picture, best director and best adapted screenplay.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Accessibility While most of the restaurants are wheelchair-accessible, there are no adapted rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Definition of adapted

Verb

Day trips and tours of the island—including boat trips and farm visits—can be tailored and organized through the hotel to keep all ages happy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
The central message of the new guidelines is that cholesterol management should begin earlier and be tailored more closely to both a person’s short- and long-term risk.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of tailored

Adjective

The new facility will allow scientists and engineers to analyze used fuel cores, comparing real-world performance data with predictions from advanced design and testing processes.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
One of the cheapest paths to an EV that can run 250 to 300 miles or more in a single charge is a used Tesla.

— Tim Levin, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of used

Verb

That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.

— Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Definition of conformed

Adjective

Joshua's tune-up fight will put him front and center, which is a spot he's become accustomed to occupying.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
While Arraez is accustomed to the madness of the deadline, this trade season will be the latest new experience for manager Tony Vitello.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Definition of accustomed

Verb

Learn more about milkweed and selecting native plants suited for the Kansas City area with these resources.

— Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
They are particularly suited to small UAVs whose flight speeds and maneuverability allow another drone to pursue them.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of suited

Verb

Supporters highlight the other types of revenue data centers bring in and credit the incentive with helping Texas become a leader in the industry, but opponents say the tax break is unnecessary and puts business over people.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Willow pinned Thekla and Skye Blue put Thekla’s foot on the rope.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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