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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
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026
The 2026 budget plan approved by the City Council last December imposed a 10.25% tax on the adjusted gross receipts from all sports bets placed within the city.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
The cutting height can easily be adjusted on robotic mowers.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
Lionsgate also saw its adjusted OIBDA rise to $165.4 million, against a year-earlier $141.6 million and beating a consensus forecast for $153.4 million.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026
The 2026 budget plan approved by the City Council last December imposed a 10.25% tax on the adjusted gross receipts from all sports bets placed within the city.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Verb
Dubón is exactly what Anthopoulos wanted after the Braves adjusted their approach to backups.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
The cutting height can easily be adjusted on robotic mowers.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
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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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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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From micro shorts and denim cutoffs to tailored Bermudas and silky sets, there’s a shorts outfit formula to match every summer aesthetic and occasion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Ironically, some of the factors helping make used EVs such a good deal are the same issues that have hampered sales of new EVs.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Your bathroom sink is one of the most used places in a home, aside from maybe the kitchen.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 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
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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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For all that, fans will probably grow so accustomed to the brief ad breaks that the interruptions will stop registering well before the 104th match is played on July 19.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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The composition of the list marks a stark departure from the market leadership investors have grown accustomed to over the past several years, according to Cramer.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Instead, something like this pair will be much better suited for the climate.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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PatBO’s aesthetic feels particularly suited to those moments.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a large new deduction for seniors, which put a major dent in one of Social Security’s major revenue sources — the income taxes on benefits paid by higher-income beneficiaries.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Reinforced with a silicone grip and soft-sided boning, this strapless bra stays put.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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