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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
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
Streaming revenue grew 8% to nearly $2.7 billion in the quarter, and its adjusted earnings came in at $339 million, up from $86 million in the year-earlier period.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 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
Tapestry now expects adjusted earnings per share of $5 this fiscal year, up from the $4.85 to $4.90 previously projected.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
Streaming revenue grew 8% to nearly $2.7 billion in the quarter, and its adjusted earnings came in at $339 million, up from $86 million in the year-earlier period.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 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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The screenplay earned them an Academy Award nomination and won the BAFTA for adapted screenplay.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index — which tracks prices of used vehicles sold at its U.S. wholesale auctions — increased 4.9% year-over-year in April.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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Hilton was able to make the surprise moment a reality thanks to an assist from her nonprofit, 11:11 Media Impact, and Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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For a world which has grown accustomed to looking at international competitiveness through a tax policy lens, this may require quite an adjustment in thinking.—
Amanda Tickel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Mining is a cyclical industry, and people in the region have grown somewhat accustomed to drastic dips over the years.—
Tim Gruber,
New York Times,
18 May 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 24 May. 2025.
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