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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
Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
That reflected a year-over-year decline of 2% for adjusted earnings and an increase of 6% for revenue.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The spokesperson went on to say FIFA adjusted its agreement in 2023 due to the financial strain that 2018 agreement placed on host cities.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The Hawks had the league’s third-best net rating (an adjusted point differential thing) in March.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
That reflected a year-over-year decline of 2% for adjusted earnings and an increase of 6% for revenue.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ford’s monthly benefit is roughly $4,640, based on the 2012 maximum benefit adjusted forward with annual COLA increases.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The spokesperson went on to say FIFA adjusted its agreement in 2023 due to the financial strain that 2018 agreement placed on host cities.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
Adjective
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In addition to directing the feature, Newman cowrote the adapted screenplay with John Whittington.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Robert Surtees was nominated for his cinematography, Peter for directing, Peter and Larry for best adapted screenplay, and the movie itself for best picture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Much of his free-agent maneuvering over the past month was tailored to new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s game plan for 2026, based on the success McDaniel had with a quick and nimble attack during his four seasons as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Starbucks uses ChatGPT to suggest drinks based on mood as expert warns of hidden downsides – Starbucks has launched a beta integration with ChatGPT, allowing customers to receive customized beverage recommendations tailored to their mood, taste, and even the weather.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lithium-ion batteries cannot be thrown in the trash, general recycling systems or in used battery recycling boxes.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Many alienated Tesla owners sold their vehicles in protest, leading to an influx of them on the used market, and therefore lower prices.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Basketball, softball and volleyball players are accustomed to pool play and double-elimination tournaments with multiple games in a day.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Milwaukee Brewers have grown accustomed to scoring runs without necessarily having much punch in their lineup.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Thankfully, Amazon is packed with stylish tops that are perfect for every spring occasion, including breezy blouses, airy knits suited for transitional weather, and soft, flattering tees that are easy to style and comfortable enough to wear all day.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The South Loop site is large enough not only to revive that pattern but also to advance it into a form suited to contemporary needs.—
Alicia Pederson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the case faced new scrutiny in March after a video of the altercation — showing her yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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To have that as something that will live in my memory is worth whatever mental or emotional friction exists in rising from the comfort of my bed and putting my feet down on the floor.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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