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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
The adjusted contract is another example of the Broncos thinking a step ahead with the franchise’s best player. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 June 2026 The company reported an adjusted 20 cents earnings per share, compared to the 13 cents expected. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Verb
Since the stadium was adjusted, reducing the capacity, raising prices and adding suites, the atmosphere has become a little less intimidating. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026 By early March, rates had soared dramatically higher, hitting unprecedented levels as the market adjusted to the reality that a large percentage of the global fleet was stuck inside the Persian Gulf. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 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
  • Accessibility While most of the restaurants are wheelchair-accessible, there are no adapted rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • For instance, Puerto Rican anole lizards have developed longer limbs and larger toe pads for city life, and house finches show adapted beaks.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • Her crisp button-down shirt and tailored pants were menswear-coded, offering a relaxed but pulled-together feel that was somehow both classic and just a little bit unexpected.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • Eligible buyers will receive $3,500 off for new EVs and $1,750 off for used ones.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Budget The average new-vehicle transaction price is still over $49,000, and while there are many less expensive models on sale, the used market is a much better starting point for many shoppers.
    — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 3 July 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
  • Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Ream’s grown accustomed to such indignities, especially from Richards, the Crystal Palace standout who squared off with Ream in the English Premier League when Ream played for Fulham.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 1 July 2026
Definition of accustomed
Verb
  • Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa Owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, this chic, modern retreat is especially well-suited for couples or girls getaways, says Gambino.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of suited
Verb
  • In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Go on, put the 131-cube (2,147 cc) monster engine into that one.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
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