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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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Recent Examples of adjusted
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Federal attorneys did not contest the adjusted rate, but argued the number of hours weren’t reasonable.
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Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
He’s still getting adjusted to that sort of attention.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Adjective
The adjusted contract is another example of the Broncos thinking a step ahead with the franchise’s best player.
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Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Federal attorneys did not contest the adjusted rate, but argued the number of hours weren’t reasonable.
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Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
Verb
As of Wednesday, the airport was working with the FAA to determine whether the design must be adjusted to avoid obstructing sight lines from the tower to the taxiway.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
He’s still getting adjusted to that sort of attention.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Accessibility There are three adapted accommodations (one in the Main Building, one in the Sycamore House, and one bungalow) for guests with mobility disabilities.
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In addition to directing the feature, Newman cowrote the adapted screenplay with John Whittington.
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The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.
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This tailored wrap skirt looks great beachside or in the city.
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Essentially what’s happened is that all matches have been split into four quarters, something which fans of US sports are very used to.
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Inside the quaint shop, search through shelves of used and new books in every genre.
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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.
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Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
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After taking the field to get accustomed to the settings of Saturday’s game, the players mimicked football moves, took some selfies and were making Face Time calls.
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As viewers become more accustomed to replays, Owl sees opportunities for its technology to increase viewer engagement.
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If the difference between what the role requires and what the person is naturally suited to do is material, the most effective move is redeployment, or finding a role where that person can thrive rather than struggle.
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His mail-order catalogs allowed amateur gardeners across the country to purchase from a selection of hybrids suited for the shifting needs of the nation.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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That lawsuit, in part, accuses City Attorney Miko Brown of pushing airport officials to investigate a charter airline's safety record -- not because of genuine safety concerns, but to create legal cover for a city council vote that put $90 million in federal grant money at risk.
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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