ADJUSTED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of adjusted

as in adapted

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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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Adjective

Now contrast that with Alphabet, which missed expectations on many key metrics in the quarter , including overall revenue, operating income and adjusted earnings per share. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026 The company reduced stock to roughly £400 million, around 60% below its 2022 peak, while adjusted gross margin rose 370 basis points year-on-year. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Verb

Before Gone With the Wind—still the highest-grossing film of all time when adjusted for inflation—premieres were usually exclusive screenings in Hollywood or New York. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026 This translates to a 40% increase when adjusted for inflation. — Jenny Jarvie follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjusted

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Adjective

The romantic comedy also won Oscars for adapted screenplay and supporting actress (Olympia Dukakis).

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Another area shows an adapted living space where those with vision or mobility impairments alter the arrangement of appliances and furnishings to better suit their needs.

— Caroline Eubanks, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of adapted

Verb

Opponents falsely claimed the bill targeted agriculture broadly, although it was tailored strictly to dog-breeding operations.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
To stay updated on space weather and know the best times and places to catch auroras, consider using a space weather app tailored to your location.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of tailored

Adjective

Soybean oil is also the most used cooking oil in China, making up nearly half the market.

— JOEL WUTHNOW, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026
Rolling papers are one of the most used cannabis accessories in the world, since smoking joints is one of the top ways to consume the plant.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of used

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

Definition of conformed

Adjective

As a reporter, Karni isn’t accustomed to writing about herself, so the experience gave her a greater appreciation for those who do.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
To anyone accustomed to the usual genealogies of either Judd or late-twentieth-century architecture, his choice of Alexander might have been startling.

— Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of accustomed

Verb

Alternately peacocking and vulnerable, Technology blends trance, ghettotech and world sounds to craft a soundscape beautifully suited for late nights – whether that means packed clubs or your bedroom alone at three in the morning.

— Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
His background in economics, art history and design proved unexpectedly suited to the emergence of the modern creative director.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of suited

Verb

Far-right President Javier Milei's sweeping austerity measures, which have pushed millions of Argentines into poverty, could put him at odds with Leo, who has long championed the poor.

— Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
To put that into context, a typical conventional lithium-ion cell has an energy density of around 200–300 Wh/kg.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

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