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
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Broadcom has high profitability with its adjusted net income margin of 50% in the past twelve months.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
These weights can be adjusted as market conditions or strategic priorities change.
—Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Beauty delivered 28% sales growth and a 26% increase in adjusted EBITDA.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Broadcom has high profitability with its adjusted net income margin of 50% in the past twelve months.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
The asset limit under the bill would be automatically adjusted for inflation on a biennial basis.
—Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
These weights can be adjusted as market conditions or strategic priorities change.
—Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
Verb
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In 1982, Katt co-starred in the five-episode sitcom Herbie, the Love Bug, which was adapted from the 1968 Walt Disney film, The Love Bug.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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This story is adapted by Guy Lancaster from the online Encyclopedia of Arkansas, a project of the Central Arkansas Library System.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Federal tax credits of up to $7,500 for people buying new electric cars and a $4,000 credit for used cars will now end Sept. 30.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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But there are still benefits to be had, according to Jonas, especially car dealers that sell both used and new cars.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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And Rave didn’t take long to get accustomed to the new uniform.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
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But this was a fan base — and a team of players — that had grown accustomed to being passionately loved and intensely hated, to playing all season long to deafeningly loud crowds whether at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte or on the road.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 July 2025
Verb
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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