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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
BlackBerry reported adjusted earnings of 7 cents per share, topping the 4 cents expected from analysts polled by FactSet. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 Second-quarter net sales rose 5%, while adjusted operating profit increased 54%. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
When veteran producers Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler offer him a check for $300,000, around $2 million today when adjusted for inflation, the young dreamer says no. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 The Spanish technology uses a series of mechanical modules to push water and generate waves that can be adjusted for different surfing abilities. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjusted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
Adjective
  • An adapted version based on play is being introduced in kindergartens this year for pre-school children.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The film went on to receive four Academy Award nominations and won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • These have the perfect mix of stretch and cotton for a loose but tailored fit.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There’s been a recent resurgence among celebrities pivoting from traditional wedding-day attire for looks that are tailored and distinct.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Loans for used cars generally come with higher interest rates.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The used car market is out of control and there doesn’t seem to be an easy fix for high prices.
    — Corey Bridges, NPR, 23 Sep. 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
  • Notice which demands actually require your presence and which ones are simply accustomed to having it.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Audiences have become increasingly accustomed to navigating the line between organic and sponsored content.
    — Jacquelyn LaMar Berney, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Omnitrix toys that have light projectors, come with discs or feature small parts are probably better suited for older kids.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Small enough to be better suited to a smaller screen — why this is not a streaming-service miniseries is anyone’s guess, especially given Netflix is a production partner.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The pope, who has made sounding the alarm about the risks of AI a central part of his 16-month papacy, put the issue at the heart of his visit to France.
    — Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The event features 36 holes of stroke play Saturday and Sunday, and then takes the top 64 and puts them in a single elimination match-play bracket that begins on Monday and ends with a 36-hole championship match on Thursday.
    — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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