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

Macy's expects adjusted losses in the current quarter to come in between 19 cents and 23 cents per share, wider than the 6-cent per share loss analysts were expecting, according to FactSet. — Michelle Fox,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 Injuries to starting pitchers prompted a move to the rotation, and Brown, armed with a new sinker and adjusted changeup in addition to his four-seamer and breaking ball, dominated in that role, too. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Verb

When adjusted for inflation, fuel prices have been higher in the past. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 The wine pours were generous, the coursing was adjusted to my personal dining speed, and the conversation was genuinely enjoyable. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjusted

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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

But challengers emerged and weakened its quest for dominance, often with different models ostensibly tailored to be more local.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Working with a ship that uses an advanced civilian nuclear reactor, the project is looking at what port facilities will be needed and the radiation safety measures tailored for a high-density container terminal.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of tailored

Adjective

When sales of used and rare books spiked, booksellers suspected that AI companies were the buyers.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
No one, however, much less a dubious Spanish public who were more used to mocking than celebrating their country’s best GC rider in a generation, believed that Mas could win the race.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 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

Boards are already accustomed to overseeing organizations that outsource critical functions while retaining responsibility for the associated risk.

— Simone Grimes, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Punk, rap, classical and jazz acts share porches with the folk, Americana and acoustic singer/songwriter acts which may seem to be the most accustomed fare at neighborhood Porchfests.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of accustomed

Verb

Expanding research into layered magnetic materials could reveal other combinations suited to opto-magnonic devices.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
For families The property is perfectly suited for child-free vacations, but is far from an adult-only retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of suited

Verb

Holmes also committed a throwing error in the sixth on a pickoff move in an overall disastrous three-run inning that put the Reds ahead for good.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
The Hurricanes’ offense kept on chugging early in the second quarter, and Mensah found a wide-open Elija Lofton for a 21-yard score to put UM back in the lead.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

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