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Definition of adjustednext

adjusted

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verb

past tense of adjust

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of adjusted
Adjective
That's two-thirds of pre-tax income, which is why the S & P 500 (and tech sector) earnings growth was so high on a non-adjusted basis this quarter. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 Second-quarter net sales rose 5%, while adjusted operating profit increased 54%. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
Burke adjusted well to the change and received support throughout the afternoon both offensively and defensively from Miguel Vargas. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 The 2024-25 amounts were adjusted slightly because some students transferred out of their choice schools before the end of the year. — Aleksandra Appleton, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjusted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
Adjective
  • An adapted version based on play is being introduced in kindergartens this year for pre-school children.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The film went on to receive four Academy Award nominations and won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • It can also be tailored for electrical insulation, a property that can be useful for components that need to prevent unwanted electrical contact.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The overall effect is tailored and contemporary rather than rustic.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Loans for used cars generally come with higher interest rates.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The used car market is out of control and there doesn’t seem to be an easy fix for high prices.
    — Corey Bridges, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • In the same way, the body can grow accustomed to constant noise.
    — Laura Coco, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
  • British soccer supporters are accustomed to 45-minute halves that largely unfold without interruption.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Omnitrix toys that have light projectors, come with discs or feature small parts are probably better suited for older kids.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Small enough to be better suited to a smaller screen — why this is not a streaming-service miniseries is anyone’s guess, especially given Netflix is a production partner.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Holmes also committed a throwing error in the sixth on a pickoff move in an overall disastrous three-run inning that put the Reds ahead for good.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Hurricanes’ offense kept on chugging early in the second quarter, and Mensah found a wide-open Elija Lofton for a 21-yard score to put UM back in the lead.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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