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adjective

Definition of adjustednext
as in adapted

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verb

past tense of adjust
as in tailored
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
Adjective
Cloudflare expects adjusted earnings of 34 cents per share on revenue of $736 million to $737 million in the third quarter. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 An adjusted cap wouldn’t simply benefit bigger-spending clubs, though. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
Its characteristic frequency could be adjusted across a range of more than 10 times. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026 And while the share with mortgage debt was about the same, the median amount of that debt adjusted for inflation was larger. — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjusted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusted
  1. adapted
  2. tailored
  3. used
  4. conformed
  5. accustomed
  6. suited
  7. put
Adjective
  • Both Henry Fonda and Hepburn won their Academy Awards, as did Thompson for his adapted screenplay.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This individual was leading an area that fell off our adapted plan and new priorities, and they simply got caught up in the mess.
    — Peter D. Banko, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • Different people also learn in different ways and having a computer that is personally tailored to them could help facilitate a middle schooler’s everyday learning experience.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Enjoy around-the-clock lifestyle management and planning support tailored to your specific needs—and designed to save you time.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • Rick Rubin with Danzig at Canter’s sounds exciting compared to Chris Robinson and the used bookstores of my life.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The used golf ball came with a bit of magic, too, with Cowan chipping in for par on the 17th hole to pull off the upset against Russell 2&1.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of used
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of conformed
Adjective
  • Hair that's accustomed to lying one way naturally gains height when flipped in the opposite direction, while the sweeping fringe creates softness and fullness around the face.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • After more recent stops at the local fairgrounds, Saturday’s gathering moved to Taylor Estate, a lakeside venue more accustomed to weddings than political rallies.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of accustomed
Verb
  • Other hostalike plants suited to Florida include caladiums and Amazon lilies.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Since most of the rewards are tied to your Chime membership (the highest requiring $3,000+ in qualifying direct deposits every 34 days), this card is best suited for those who use Chime frequently.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of suited
Verb
  • But others take issue with her premise the exercises are unnecessary, arguing that scaling them back puts US forces –– almost 30,000 of them stationed in South Korea and over 50,000 more in nearby Japan –– in a more dangerous situation.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Paying it would inevitably put Meta Platforms in bankruptcy and perhaps put the company under state ownership.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
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