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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
New coach Jesse Minter is taking over a defense that really struggled to create pressure, which led to a below-average defense (20th) in my adjusted EPA metric. Austin Mock, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The same disclosure showed positive adjusted operating income for the period. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
Roberts noted that Ohtani is rested and has adjusted his pitching mechanics. Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Engineers in product leadership roles can focus too much on technical perfection rather than making a product that is good enough, works in the marketplace and can be adjusted later. Alessandro Lagi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjusted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
Adjective
  • Both Henry Fonda and Hepburn won their Academy Awards, as did Thompson for his adapted screenplay.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This individual was leading an area that fell off our adapted plan and new priorities, and they simply got caught up in the mess.
    Peter D. Banko, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • A lot of it was gate-kept, especially from women, and tailored toward men.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The work from Cohen's lab and others is all driving at the goal of eventually developing nuanced exercise prescriptions — and possibly drugs — that can be tailored to the individual.
    Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This lack of choice pushed some buyers toward used cars to better fit their budgets.
    Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Owning several cars, intensively studying both the new and used car markets and testing so many vehicles has taught me a lot about what makes a great automobile.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
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
Adjective
  • Doukoure characterized Tuesday's rhetoric as hateful but said CAIR and members of the Muslim community have become accustomed to being targeted because of their advocacy.
    Gino Vicci, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Winter Park has grown accustomed to being the team to beat in its football district.
    Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Palm trees are especially suited to accommodating the vining growth of both dragon fruit and passion fruit.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Glashutte Original This show model is particularly suited to Aspen with its concentrated luxury retail sector, affluent resident and visitor base, high-end hospitality, and walkable downtown.
    Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Hospitals and other healthcare providers have warned that the changes could put additional financial pressure on rural facilities that rely heavily on Medicaid reimbursements.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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