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
No team has had to deal with more injuries over the last few years as the 49ers, but also no team does a better job of adjusting on the fly.
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Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
The chain will also be adjusting its holiday hours to stay open later on select days, Zapata said.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The top vote went to adjusting the roster construction rules around the second apron to be less harsh.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
One day, Mahmood went to Zohran’s school, to see how his son was adjusting.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
If a plant is struggling, consider adjusting light levels by changing locations or adding a grow light.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
That was months ago, and Sis is still having trouble adjusting to shelter life.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
The August study argued that adjusting the definition of an EF5 tornado down slightly to 190 mph would result in an EF5 frequency that’s more consistent with decades past.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
The chain will also be adjusting its holiday hours to stay open later on select days, Zapata said.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The top vote went to adjusting the roster construction rules around the second apron to be less harsh.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
One day, Mahmood went to Zohran’s school, to see how his son was adjusting.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
If a plant is struggling, consider adjusting light levels by changing locations or adding a grow light.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
That was months ago, and Sis is still having trouble adjusting to shelter life.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
The August study argued that adjusting the definition of an EF5 tornado down slightly to 190 mph would result in an EF5 frequency that’s more consistent with decades past.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusting
Verb
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Nimbleness means adapting to whatever comes at you, being willing to work within uncertainty, and turning that into forward motion.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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Instead, flexible work, freelancing, accessible investments, and real-time financial control are adapting their approach.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Those little details make all the difference when tailoring clothes to look effortless.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hypershell also upgrades the running and cycling profiles into Running+ and Cycling+, with Running+ optimizing output for all-out sprints and Cycling+ tailoring output more to stiff climbs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 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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Blooming Jelly Tie-Front Long-Sleeve Blouse Blooming Jelly’s flirty blouse makes putting together a business casual look breezy with its polished V-neck collar, button-cuff sleeves, satin fabric, and charming front ties.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Spencer and Wragg then tried to flip the house by putting it on the market for nearly $250,000, the complaint says.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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