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
Despite adjusting the practice structure, simplifying the call sheets, and even moving Whitt to the sideline, the Commanders found no solutions.
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Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The team focused on modifying the electrode surface rather than repeatedly adjusting electrolyte formulations.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the couple was finishing another major project — a wedding venue — while adjusting to life with a newborn.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
After adjusting to less or no caffeine, the mood can stabilize.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Water deeply only when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry, adjusting the frequency for heat, soil type, and container type.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
The Moon is stepping into your vivacious sign, inviting you to lead with warmth by adjusting your approach as necessary and showing your heart without overexplaining.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Eye Mask Sleeping while adjusting to an unfamiliar environment can be a challenge.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Edgecombe still adjusting to the NBA, Maxey has emerged as the clear driving force of the offense.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The team focused on modifying the electrode surface rather than repeatedly adjusting electrolyte formulations.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the couple was finishing another major project — a wedding venue — while adjusting to life with a newborn.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
After adjusting to less or no caffeine, the mood can stabilize.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Water deeply only when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry, adjusting the frequency for heat, soil type, and container type.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
The Moon is stepping into your vivacious sign, inviting you to lead with warmth by adjusting your approach as necessary and showing your heart without overexplaining.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Eye Mask Sleeping while adjusting to an unfamiliar environment can be a challenge.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Edgecombe still adjusting to the NBA, Maxey has emerged as the clear driving force of the offense.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
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Artist and writer Kevin Mellon is adapting the graphic novel from the feature script written by Peykoff and the Neese Brothers, who are known as co-executive producers of The Umbrella Academy.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The book has recently been reissued at what feels like a propitious moment, when modern treatments of Greek myth proliferate, many of them adapting stories about destiny and order for a chaotic and individualistic time.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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Still, Main Street entrepreneurs have shown remarkable agility in 2025—pivoting faster than big corporations when adopting new digital tools, experimenting with AI for marketing, and tailoring customer service to local tastes, Telyan says.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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People can lead healthier lives and use the feedback from their CGM to start tailoring their nutrition, which can help prevent diabetes in the future.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company is also conducting power-on tests of its first FAA-conforming aircraft.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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By County Set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) each year and based on home values, conforming loan limits are typically used to determine maximum loan amounts for many mortgage types.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
26 Nov. 2025
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Naval build-up China has built world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under Xi’s leadership, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep up.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even calling it a magazine is a conscious way of trying to distinguish the work producers are putting months and months of effort into recording and writing from what podcasting has become.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Adjusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusting. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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