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
By adjusting slurry mixing and drying protocols alone, the team reduced internal ionic resistance in their test electrodes by up to 40 percent.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
But those who want to learn more would be well-advised to read this essay, which explains how casting a small film requires adjusting your life to a distinct rhythm and watching endless amounts of material.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, municipal courts around the state are adjusting to a new normal after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in December that cities cannot punish lawbreakers beyond what state statute would allow for the same offenses.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
One of them was a physicist and image researcher named Sam Grant—who had some adjusting to do when handed an assignment he was actually supposed to talk about at home.
—Erik German, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
So that’s a different routine that needs adjusting.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
An app can also control modes and track real-time data—recording trips via GPS, monitoring performance metrics, and adjusting power output to help maintain a target heart rate.
—Kendall Hunter, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
Success means using data, best practices, and clear performance benchmarks to evaluate programs and investments, and adjusting course when something is not working.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Cisco has announced price hikes and is adjusting contracts with channel partners, Robbins said.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
But those who want to learn more would be well-advised to read this essay, which explains how casting a small film requires adjusting your life to a distinct rhythm and watching endless amounts of material.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, municipal courts around the state are adjusting to a new normal after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in December that cities cannot punish lawbreakers beyond what state statute would allow for the same offenses.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
One of them was a physicist and image researcher named Sam Grant—who had some adjusting to do when handed an assignment he was actually supposed to talk about at home.
—Erik German, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
So that’s a different routine that needs adjusting.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
An app can also control modes and track real-time data—recording trips via GPS, monitoring performance metrics, and adjusting power output to help maintain a target heart rate.
—Kendall Hunter, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
Success means using data, best practices, and clear performance benchmarks to evaluate programs and investments, and adjusting course when something is not working.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Cisco has announced price hikes and is adjusting contracts with channel partners, Robbins said.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
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O’Donoghue is adapting her book for the small screen.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Farmers have proven resilient time and again, adapting to changing markets, weather extremes and economic uncertainty.—
Joe Dymek,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Williams won his first of five Oscars for Fiddler on the Roof, seamlessly tailoring the Broadway musical's score to the big screen.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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As fall experts, physical therapists have specialized knowledge in assessing patients and tailoring treatment plans to prevent falls.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Still, Roberts questioned the wisdom of conforming with the federal tax cuts amid budget shortfalls.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez voted against the measure, arguing the council had not done its job to reduce spending elsewhere before putting taxes on the ballot.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The goal is to engage kids in learning about history and civic engagement while putting them on a path to potentially work in the music industry, said the department’s Chief Academic Officer Irene Parisi.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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