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adjective

Definition of adjustednext
as in adapted

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verb

past tense of adjust
as in tailored
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 adjusted
Adjective
Companies should consider expanding flexibility, such as adjusted hours, compressed workweeks or remote options, to accommodate these needs. — Priya Krishnan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The company reported an adjusted 20 cents earnings per share, compared to the 13 cents expected. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 June 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
  1. adapted
  2. tailored
  3. used
  4. conformed
  5. accustomed
  6. suited
  7. put
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
  • Some pieces come semi-finished, tailored to fit upon purchase.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • Try tailored neutral floor-to-ceiling linen curtains or a simple Roman shade instead.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 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
  • But prices at the pump began to climb again after Iran resumed attacks on ships trying to exit the strait and after the US retaliated and put a blockade on Iranian ports.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Having said his piece, Armand puts a pen and paper in Louis’s headless hand.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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