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to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
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Recent Examples of adjusted
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Federal attorneys did not contest the adjusted rate, but argued the number of hours weren’t reasonable.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
He’s still getting adjusted to that sort of attention.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
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Adjective
The adjusted contract is another example of the Broncos thinking a step ahead with the franchise’s best player.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Federal attorneys did not contest the adjusted rate, but argued the number of hours weren’t reasonable.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Verb
As of Wednesday, the airport was working with the FAA to determine whether the design must be adjusted to avoid obstructing sight lines from the tower to the taxiway.
—Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
He’s still getting adjusted to that sort of attention.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
Adjective
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Accessibility There are three adapted accommodations (one in the Main Building, one in the Sycamore House, and one bungalow) for guests with mobility disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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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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The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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This tailored wrap skirt looks great beachside or in the city.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Essentially what’s happened is that all matches have been split into four quarters, something which fans of US sports are very used to.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Inside the quaint shop, search through shelves of used and new books in every genre.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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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
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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
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After taking the field to get accustomed to the settings of Saturday’s game, the players mimicked football moves, took some selfies and were making Face Time calls.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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As viewers become more accustomed to replays, Owl sees opportunities for its technology to increase viewer engagement.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Non-inverter ACs are cheaper upfront but less efficient, better suited for short or infrequent use.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
18 June 2026
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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