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
The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, automatically adjusting applied force according to task requirements and material characteristics.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
Then, consider seasonal factors like heat and drought when adjusting the mower blades.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Hollywood gatekeepers aren’t the only ones who appear to have had trouble adjusting as the pipeline from YouTube content creator to Hollywood filmmaker adds to its growing list of success stories.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
The challenge is global in scale, as interest rates have risen for multiple countries as the world has been adjusting to the prospect of higher inflation, mounting questions about the sustainability of government debt and a dramatic surge in investment in artificial intelligence.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
And that extends to adjusting or adding new insurances.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Although Mejuri’s prices are higher than Pandora’s, the company is still adjusting them in line with its ethos.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
That is not about increasing intensity but about adjusting direction.
—Csaba Toth, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
Then, consider seasonal factors like heat and drought when adjusting the mower blades.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Hollywood gatekeepers aren’t the only ones who appear to have had trouble adjusting as the pipeline from YouTube content creator to Hollywood filmmaker adds to its growing list of success stories.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
The challenge is global in scale, as interest rates have risen for multiple countries as the world has been adjusting to the prospect of higher inflation, mounting questions about the sustainability of government debt and a dramatic surge in investment in artificial intelligence.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
And that extends to adjusting or adding new insurances.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Although Mejuri’s prices are higher than Pandora’s, the company is still adjusting them in line with its ethos.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
That is not about increasing intensity but about adjusting direction.
—Csaba Toth, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
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Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the USA Network and Syfy owner, but the agreement includes adapting stories based on Versant channel brands as vertical series and aligning the Comcast spinoff with bite-sized dramatic content increasingly favored by advertisers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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There’s often criticism of adapting existing IP.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The designer drew inspiration for Gregory’s burgundy coat from a Coogler red carpet moment, tailoring a clean, sophisticated silhouette while playing with the scale of Janine’s costume.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Imagine spending hours refining a resume, tailoring it to a specific role—only to have the system reject the upload or incorrectly parse the information.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Skeptics also offer psychological explanations, noting that many eyewitness accounts contain tropes from popular sci-fi stories, conforming to cultural expectations of alien encounters.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Ironically, the best path forward for programs like that would be a wealthy donor putting money into the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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“Adjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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