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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
Kevin Ryan, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2025
The two host towns — East Hazel Crest and Homewood — will receive 2% of the casino’s monthly adjusted gross receipts, while the remaining 3% is distributed among 41 other south suburban communities.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 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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Adjective
Philip Morris smokes estimates Philip Morris International (PM) reported first-quarter results that exceeded expectations, with adjusted diluted earnings per share growing 12.7% to $1.69.
—Kevin Ryan, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2025
The two host towns — East Hazel Crest and Homewood — will receive 2% of the casino’s monthly adjusted gross receipts, while the remaining 3% is distributed among 41 other south suburban communities.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
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Every nominated original and adapted screenplay writer showed up, which is rare for these functions.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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The day he was born, Mikey was approved for the adapted pacemaker.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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One-quarter of customers who traded in used vehicles for new ones in the last three months of 2024 owed more than the trade-in was worth, according to Edmunds.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Grammy winner is so used to spending long stretches of time on the most competitive tallies, that this latest feat is actually fairly commonplace.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At the height of New Kids on the Block’s early stardom, Jordan and Jonathan Knight grew accustomed to smitten fans turning up to their homes, weeping at shows and tossing bras on stage.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 report not only presents global risks in the familiar form of a ranked list to which leaders have become accustomed, but also as a visually compelling map depicting the connection between risks.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.
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