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
For outdoor enthusiasts, that has meant adjusting plans rather than staying inside.
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Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Cook, adjusting heat if needed and turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Researchers then compared diets with changes in participants’ cognitive function and dementia status over time, adjusting for factors like age, education, and lifestyle.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Instead, clinicians often help people find ways to continue enjoying meals safely – whether that means modifying food textures, adjusting eating strategies or addressing the underlying condition affecting swallowing.
—Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Public reactions suggest users are paying attention, and in some cases adjusting their behaviour based on where companies stand.
—The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the most recent year with complete data, the CTA reported passenger assaults at a rate up to five times as high as those of comparable mass transit systems, when adjusting each system for the volume of ridership.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Corley said adjusting from German time to Pacific time proved difficult.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Castro said the difficulty of adjusting could become clearer with time.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Cook, adjusting heat if needed and turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Researchers then compared diets with changes in participants’ cognitive function and dementia status over time, adjusting for factors like age, education, and lifestyle.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Instead, clinicians often help people find ways to continue enjoying meals safely – whether that means modifying food textures, adjusting eating strategies or addressing the underlying condition affecting swallowing.
—Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Public reactions suggest users are paying attention, and in some cases adjusting their behaviour based on where companies stand.
—The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the most recent year with complete data, the CTA reported passenger assaults at a rate up to five times as high as those of comparable mass transit systems, when adjusting each system for the volume of ridership.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Corley said adjusting from German time to Pacific time proved difficult.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Castro said the difficulty of adjusting could become clearer with time.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
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Tubi is adapting a spooky teen classic.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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As more people move to Woodstock, the city is adapting to the demands of a growing downtown.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reverse recruiters work in a few different ways but generally offer job seekers help in identifying new jobs to apply for, tailoring their resume and cover letter for each new role, and submitting applications on their behalf.—
Jennifer Liu
Anuz Thapa,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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In this way, adventurers could use the same burner while tailoring their cookware to the individual trip, loading up larger pots and pans for a group overland expedition or paring back to the lightest possible setup for a long-distance backpacking or ski touring adventure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have developed new hair-thin actuator fiber that can pave way to build safer soft robots and body-conforming wearable devices designed to interact closely with people.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Republican leaders said Democrats are putting the country at risk.—
LISA MASCARO,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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The King and Queen were metaphorically putting an arm around them.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Adjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusting. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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