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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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 May 2026
Despite revenue declines, adjusted EBITDA improved from -€94 million last year to -€90 million in 2025, thanks to selective store closures and tighter cost control.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 10 May 2026
At Crandon Park Beach, a crew shooting an ad for Bush’s Baked Beans adjusted their camera angles to crop the piles of seaweed out of the frame.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
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Adjective
Adjusting for one-time items tied to the transaction that put the former Paramount assets under the control of Skydance, the company reported adjusted earnings per share of 23 cents.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 May 2026
Despite revenue declines, adjusted EBITDA improved from -€94 million last year to -€90 million in 2025, thanks to selective store closures and tighter cost control.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
As the ball bounced around the box, Raya continuously adjusted his positioning to stay connected to it despite the number of bodies between himself and the impending shot.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 10 May 2026
At Crandon Park Beach, a crew shooting an ad for Bush’s Baked Beans adjusted their camera angles to crop the piles of seaweed out of the frame.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 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 program is tailored to teach children about saving and investing, and to encourage children and their families to build wealth for adulthood and retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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This year’s offerings include a diverse selection of athletic and enrichment programs tailored to different interests and age groups.—
Cullen Gibson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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So for many middle-class Americans, the choice is between a dangerous amount of debt or no new car at all — which has, in turn, sent prices for used cars soaring.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Drivers and pedestrians are so used to cyclists that very few bikers even wear helmets.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The museum has also allegedly not conformed to the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), which requires trustees to manage an endowment so that its spending power is maintained.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The candidate has become accustomed to comical mailroom interactions with his neighbors, who are routinely delivered fliers emblazoned with his face.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The dragons had become accustomed to the grisly ritual.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Its flying-wing shape, quieter propulsion, and possibly lower heat signature could make the aircraft well-suited for covert intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions at lower altitudes.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Among the many other programmes, the three-day Feel Alive Again programme is suited to those suffering the after effects of the pandemic or generally burnt-out from the pace of 21st-century life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Verb
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If a drug retails for $100 and a hospital can buy it for $60, then charges the patient or their insurance the full $100 price, the hospital then has $40 to put toward other expenses.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Neto expanded and was able to put a ball into right field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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