as in adapting
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 adjusting
Hathaway, who drew on the star power she’s accumulated over the past 20 years, credited the film’s producers for quickly adjusting to her request.
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Antonio Ferme, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
While some people turn to melatonin or prescription sleep aids, research suggests that adjusting your diet may help support better rest.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Buying additional United miles for award flexibility A non-trivial part of parenting is adjusting your life at the last minute when your child's sick.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
After spending her entire career as a centerpiece in Phoenix, Griner was often the third or fourth option on the Dream and had difficulty adjusting to the system run by first-year coach Karl Smesko.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Everyone adjusting in real time.
—Sohel Uddin, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Fertilize at planting and then every 3 to 4 weeks during the growing season, adjusting for soil type.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Add the buckwheat groats and toast, shaking and tossing often and adjusting heat as needed, until crisp and light golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tatsuya Imai might not be adjusting to life in Houston all that well, but Toronto hasn’t been a problem for Kazuma Okamoto.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Antonio Ferme, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
While some people turn to melatonin or prescription sleep aids, research suggests that adjusting your diet may help support better rest.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Buying additional United miles for award flexibility A non-trivial part of parenting is adjusting your life at the last minute when your child's sick.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
After spending her entire career as a centerpiece in Phoenix, Griner was often the third or fourth option on the Dream and had difficulty adjusting to the system run by first-year coach Karl Smesko.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Everyone adjusting in real time.
—Sohel Uddin, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Fertilize at planting and then every 3 to 4 weeks during the growing season, adjusting for soil type.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Add the buckwheat groats and toast, shaking and tossing often and adjusting heat as needed, until crisp and light golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tatsuya Imai might not be adjusting to life in Houston all that well, but Toronto hasn’t been a problem for Kazuma Okamoto.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
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That said, perhaps in response to adapting overseas conflicts and record stock market returns, the mortgage rate climate is changing again, this time in an encouraging way for borrowers.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Officials worked with Mi’kmaw archaeological technicians alongside both underwater and terrestrial archaeologists to excavate and document the wreck, adapting their methods to Sable Island's shifting sands.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Finnish officials say their model would draw from these examples while tailoring their approach.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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At times, Bieber appeared more focused on the livestream than the in-person crowd, referencing feedback from viewers and tailoring parts of the set in real time.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Instead of imitating other instruments and conforming to conventional musical ideas, Buchla (and Ciani) set out to create a paradigm based on harnessing the flow of electricity itself.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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In between, Michael Carrick took United to Stamford Bridge and won, putting the club on the brink of Champions League qualification.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Longtime friends and streetwear giants Nigo and Jun Takahashi are putting their minds together once again — and now with Nike in the mix.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Adjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusting. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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