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
Djokovic’s ability to stay in the conversation — in part by adjusting his game to the kill-or-be-killed aggression Sinner and Alcaraz bring that Medvedev and Zverev cannot adopt — only compounds that.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The new study showed that every 1% increase in state-level firearm ownership was associated with a 6% increase in all-cause homicide and an 8% increase in the firearm-specific homicide rate in pregnant women, even after adjusting for other factors.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The book covers pocket, knee, crotch and belt loop repair techniques, taking in and expanding the waist, hemming, adjusting leg widths, transforming jeans to shorts and skirts, splicing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The pieces slide and secure together in a matter of seconds, and the unit features a thin dial for adjusting output and flame height.
—New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
While Stella Jet has not seen a rise in safety issues, Minzoni emphasized the importance of staying vigilant and adjusting operations daily.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
How's everyone adjusting to the earlier sunsets?
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The new study showed that every 1% increase in state-level firearm ownership was associated with a 6% increase in all-cause homicide and an 8% increase in the firearm-specific homicide rate in pregnant women, even after adjusting for other factors.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The book covers pocket, knee, crotch and belt loop repair techniques, taking in and expanding the waist, hemming, adjusting leg widths, transforming jeans to shorts and skirts, splicing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The pieces slide and secure together in a matter of seconds, and the unit features a thin dial for adjusting output and flame height.
—New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
While Stella Jet has not seen a rise in safety issues, Minzoni emphasized the importance of staying vigilant and adjusting operations daily.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
How's everyone adjusting to the earlier sunsets?
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
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Climate action -- including implementing and adapting solutions to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions -- is among the top goals of this year's conference.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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An ever-adapting fusion of flesh and technology, the Borg are a hostile force that seeks not just to eradicate humanity, but to enslave it, forcibly eradicating the sense of self and folding its victims into a homogenous hive mind.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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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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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
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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 11 Nov. 2025.
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