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 their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
This novel follows a sophomore seeking popularity and refuge in an elite sorority and an adjunct professor adjusting to new motherhood.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The offense has shortened and bogged down, and much of it can be attributed to Mateer’s thumb injury — and the rest of the SEC adjusting and game-planning Mateer and new OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2025
By enabling or disabling layers (layout, markers, heat map) and adjusting layer opacity, users get a clear, customizable view of what’s happening—and where to look next.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Here’s how cruise ship companies are adjusting as of Monday morning.
—Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The head coach is continuing to favour long, direct passes into attack, and his team look stronger defensively since adjusting their structure when out of possession.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Treatment supervisors generate a unique model for each river, adjusting for variables as seemingly inconsequential as the appearance of a new beaver dam, which can completely alter the flow.
—Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Consider adjusting your travel schedule to avoid the closure.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
This novel follows a sophomore seeking popularity and refuge in an elite sorority and an adjunct professor adjusting to new motherhood.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The offense has shortened and bogged down, and much of it can be attributed to Mateer’s thumb injury — and the rest of the SEC adjusting and game-planning Mateer and new OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2025
By enabling or disabling layers (layout, markers, heat map) and adjusting layer opacity, users get a clear, customizable view of what’s happening—and where to look next.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Here’s how cruise ship companies are adjusting as of Monday morning.
—Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The head coach is continuing to favour long, direct passes into attack, and his team look stronger defensively since adjusting their structure when out of possession.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Treatment supervisors generate a unique model for each river, adjusting for variables as seemingly inconsequential as the appearance of a new beaver dam, which can completely alter the flow.
—Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Consider adjusting your travel schedule to avoid the closure.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
Verb
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Claire Dederer talks to Jodi-Ann Burey about speechwriting, authenticity, and adapting a TED Talk into a book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Jensen spent the vast majority of his time adapting to the pitching staff and forging a bond with teammates.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Eva Longoria Longoria gave women’s tailoring a sensual spin in a mini look with an oversize, single-breasted blazer.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Neither Baicker nor Bitton, the Harvard professor, has studied Mango House, but both see the clinic’s strength as tailoring care to the local community.—
Helen Ouyang,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2025, the conforming loan limit for a single-family home is $1,209,750.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 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
Verb
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Turn on music or a podcast and fill a few spare minutes wiping down surfaces, dusting, or putting things away.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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With the symptoms of climate crisis increasingly felt by people and businesses, including those within the art world, the Fondation Beyeler is making a statement by putting ecological stewardship on par with artistic curation.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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