as in adapts
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 adjusts
Early in the film, Perry sits behind the wheel of her car, adjusts the rearview mirror and backs out of the garage.
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Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
As Cameron adjusts to life in Sowell Bay (more bonding with Ethan, who is a little hung up on Tova, plus his own potential romance with Avery, played by a peppy Sofia Black-D’Elia), Tova starts to inch her way out of it.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
Instead of distributing the same braking pressure across all four wheels, the software continuously adjusts force at every corner of the vehicle.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Stand-in actors take the place of the principal actor as the crew adjusts camera angles and lighting setups.
—Brayden Garcia
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The L10s Ultra Gen2 dominates dirt, dust, and debris with 10,000 Pa Vormax suction and ultrasonic carpet recognition that instantly adjusts cleaning modes to protect rugs.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Side effects often improve as your body adjusts.
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The bill adjusts Tax Increment Financing (TIF) definitions, providing the county with the flexibility of funds to support the project.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
As Cameron adjusts to life in Sowell Bay (more bonding with Ethan, who is a little hung up on Tova, plus his own potential romance with Avery, played by a peppy Sofia Black-D’Elia), Tova starts to inch her way out of it.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
Instead of distributing the same braking pressure across all four wheels, the software continuously adjusts force at every corner of the vehicle.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Stand-in actors take the place of the principal actor as the crew adjusts camera angles and lighting setups.
—Brayden Garcia
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The L10s Ultra Gen2 dominates dirt, dust, and debris with 10,000 Pa Vormax suction and ultrasonic carpet recognition that instantly adjusts cleaning modes to protect rugs.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Side effects often improve as your body adjusts.
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The bill adjusts Tax Increment Financing (TIF) definitions, providing the county with the flexibility of funds to support the project.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjusts
Verb
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Crew adapts to laser controls One important result was how fast sailors learned to use the system.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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In addition, the Academy, which adapts its rules every year, retained the right to request additional information about how AI was used and the extent of human authorship in any project that uses generative AI.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
3 May 2026
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The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And that last item often puts us closer to those teenage feelings than heartbreak ever can.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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The latest poll puts Bianco in third place at 14%, followed by Tom Steyer, the billionaire hedge fund founder and environmental advocate, at 12%.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Amangiri suits guests who want wellness paired with landscape and cultural immersion, and SHA Mexico is built for travelers who want structured medical programming with measurable follow-through.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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The trick is to work with your stylist to design something that suits your personal style.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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“Adjusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjusts. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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