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
If Woltemade is still adjusting to his team-mates and his team-mates are still adjusting to him, the statistics suggest their offensive shortcomings are more fundamental.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Cut to a dinner scene, and Wang can be seen adjusting the Wulu pendant necklace on his mother’s neck during dinner.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
That meant English was benched, and the match was scratched, adjusting the score to 12–5 before the first tee shot.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Students who aren't accustomed to sitting still, paying attention and following rules from an adult who is not their parent for extended periods will have greater difficulty adjusting.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Renfrow’s fluctuating role is more a product of the Panthers’ offense adjusting to the game’s circumstances.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
After adjusting for sightlines, calculations showed that 107,000 could fill the stadium bowl, with another 5,500 people seated on the field.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Read more about how grocery stores, restaurants and consumers are adjusting to the change in beef prices.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Fry, flipping once halfway through cooking time, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per batch, adjusting heat as needed to maintain temperature.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Cut to a dinner scene, and Wang can be seen adjusting the Wulu pendant necklace on his mother’s neck during dinner.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
That meant English was benched, and the match was scratched, adjusting the score to 12–5 before the first tee shot.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Students who aren't accustomed to sitting still, paying attention and following rules from an adult who is not their parent for extended periods will have greater difficulty adjusting.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Renfrow’s fluctuating role is more a product of the Panthers’ offense adjusting to the game’s circumstances.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
After adjusting for sightlines, calculations showed that 107,000 could fill the stadium bowl, with another 5,500 people seated on the field.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Read more about how grocery stores, restaurants and consumers are adjusting to the change in beef prices.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Fry, flipping once halfway through cooking time, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per batch, adjusting heat as needed to maintain temperature.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
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Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep problems to anxiety and trouble adapting to routines.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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That could include using solid-fuel motors in later iterations or adapting the design for aircraft, ships, or ground vehicle launches.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Above the lounge, a mezzanine level is home to the tailoring atelier showcasing Canali’s sartorial tradition.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Other families approached the conversation differently, tailoring explanations to their children’s ages and experiences.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Both shows mix humor, philosophy, and principled outrage, riding the roller coaster of daily life in a world of stunning beauty and glaring injustice instead of conforming to any prepackaged TV format.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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The statement says appropriate steps have been taken to address the situation while conforming to the law but didn't say what those actions were, according to the South Bend Tribune.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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Or putting one inside a carry-on just in case.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Dumas turned Birkin’s dreams of an alternative carryall into reality — gifting her with a Birkin bag prototype and putting the silhouette on the market in 1984.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Adjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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