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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
New coach Jesse Minter is taking over a defense that really struggled to create pressure, which led to a below-average defense (20th) in my adjusted EPA metric. — Austin Mock, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The same disclosure showed positive adjusted operating income for the period. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
The required earnings amount is adjusted annually to reflect changes in average wages, so the threshold generally rises over time. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026 After Biles adjusted Owens’ headband, the gymnast and her husband shared a quick kiss and a hug on the sidelines before the NFL player held out his hand to prompt their handshake. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 31 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
  • An adapted version based on play is being introduced in kindergartens this year for pre-school children.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The film went on to receive four Academy Award nominations and won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • The judge said her order was narrowly tailored and still allows USPS to establish its Ballot Mail Portal and communicate with states about ballot-design standards.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailored
Adjective
  • But the flavors picked up from its time in used barrels remain, with notes of coconut, butterscotch, and caramel mingling with fresh fruit and citrus flavors on the palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 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
  • For those companies still accustomed to operating analog systems, there is often a shrinking pool of talent specializing in legacy technologies, with more of them retiring every year.
    — Timor Brik, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Many astronomers are accustomed to downloading data from Hubble and Webb onto personal computers.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of accustomed
Verb
  • The most powerful systems of the future may therefore use both, letting electrons and photons do the jobs each is best suited for.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Conceived from the start as a film of five to 20 minutes, the project suited a director who has never been drawn to sprawl.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of suited
Verb
  • Have the Bills actually put enough around Josh Allen to win the AFC?
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The ratios offer a little more room for expenses by putting a little less toward savings than the longstanding gold standard, the 50/30/20 budget.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusted. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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