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Definition of adjustednext

adjusted

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verb

past tense of adjust

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of adjusted
Adjective
While the adjusted earnings beat estimates and the tariff refunds helped boost profitability for the denim retailer, its sales outlook was less optimistic. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 The Royals had an adjusted payroll around $150 million this season, per Spotrac. — Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
After researchers adjusted for age, gender and other health conditions, those with ADHD had more than four times the risk. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The production value is quite low — apparently the movie was made for just $100,000 (around $800,000 adjusted for inflation). — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjusted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
Adjective
  • The film has since earned Golden Horse nominations for adapted screenplay and new performer for Jaden Wang.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • An adapted version based on play is being introduced in kindergartens this year for pre-school children.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Made entirely from recycled fibers, the range combines cotton recovered from textile waste with recycled polyester in proportions tailored to different applications, including single jersey, French terry and fleece.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • And this offense really is tailored to McCarthy’s skill set, since Nagy and senior offensive assistant built the system for Dart.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The bank double upgraded the used car stock to buy from underperform.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The cost of toys, new and used cars, sporting goods, and shoes all rose at a rapid clip last month, the government said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Many of today’s younger users are already accustomed to navigating complex interfaces, processing information from multiple sources and responding to rapidly changing digital environments.
    — George Toh, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Models are well accustomed to boredom—especially during fashion month.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The program allows growers to choose practices suited to their region and farm.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Drink Like a Fish is suited perfectly to match the smooth locals-only energy at the Mermaid.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The joy of being in DTLA is proximity to transit, putting Santa Monica, Pasadena, and everywhere in between within easy reach without necessarily needing Ubers or a rental car.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Choudri also made headlines earlier this year after the authority put him on leave after police arrested him at his Folsom home following a fight between his daughter and fiancée.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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