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to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
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Recent Examples of adjusted
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
After the rebate our adjusted spend was $88, 372, 050.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Amid the Heat’s recent uneven play, Spoelstra has adjusted his rotation, including at point guard, where rookie Kasparas Jakucionis has been scaled back to a degree and Dru Smith has been shuffled to the back end in the mix.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The ledger is wiped clean for March Madness, though, and Nebraska comes in ranking 14th in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency, per Bart Torvik.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
After the rebate our adjusted spend was $88, 372, 050.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the days that followed, the Knicks adjusted, including a move to acquire Jose Alvarado to reinforce the backcourt.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Amid the Heat’s recent uneven play, Spoelstra has adjusted his rotation, including at point guard, where rookie Kasparas Jakucionis has been scaled back to a degree and Dru Smith has been shuffled to the back end in the mix.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
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Robert Surtees was nominated for his cinematography, Peter for directing, Peter and Larry for best adapted screenplay, and the movie itself for best picture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Anderson also won best director and best adapted screenplay, while Sean Penn was awarded best supporting actor.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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Fortifier, a product tailored to preemies, is meant to augment mother’s milk when babies are born prematurely and a mother’s milk alone doesn’t deliver enough nutrition.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Recollect Records is that rare place for DJs and record collectors, especially those seeking used soul, funk, hip-hop and jazz vinyl.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Many high-performance electric mountain bikes can cost as much as a used car, and until now, the brands charging that much had little reason to worry.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The strategy behind the challenge As coaches grow more accustomed to challenges, teams are developing strategies to maximize them.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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People have become accustomed to it on the islands.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Together, these innovations enable consistent, repeatable motion, making the actuator well-suited for advanced engineering and next-generation robotic systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The team highlighted which planets are best suited for different observation techniques, helping guide powerful instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope and other observatories to probe for biosignatures, or potential signs of life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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That $4 million APY puts him outside the Top 30 among all offensive tackles in the league.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The second half belonged to the Hornets as Grant Williams' 3 put Charlotte up 94-76 entering the fourth quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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